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moth in French

moth in French is mite, papillon de nuit, phalène — moth means a flying insect related to the butterfly, usually active at night and less colorful, with feathery antennae.

moth in French

mite
noun
Any flying insect of the order Lepidoptera not in the superfamily Papilionoidea, most species of which are nocturnal and can be distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.
papillon de nuit
noun
Any flying insect of the order Lepidoptera not in the superfamily Papilionoidea, most species of which are nocturnal and can be distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.
phalène
noun
Any flying insect of the order Lepidoptera not in the superfamily Papilionoidea, most species of which are nocturnal and can be distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.

What does "moth" mean?

  1. noun A flying insect related to the butterfly, usually active at night and less colorful, with feathery antennae.
    "A moth kept circling the porch light."
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moth in a sentence

  • A moth kept circling the porch light.
  • Moths had eaten holes in his old wool sweater.

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What is "moth" in French?

"moth" in French is mite, papillon de nuit, phalène. moth means: A flying insect related to the butterfly, usually active at night and less colorful, with feathery antennae.

How do you use "moth" in a sentence?

Example: "A moth kept circling the porch light." In French, "moth" is mite, papillon de nuit, phalène.

Are there other ways to say "moth" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "moth": mite, papillon de nuit, phalène.

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