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pupa in French

pupa in French is chrysalide, nymphe — pupa means the stage of an insect's development between the larva and the adult.

pupa in French

chrysalide
noun
(entomology) An insect in the development stage between larva and adult.
nymphe
noun
(entomology) An insect in the development stage between larva and adult.

What does "pupa" mean?

  1. noun The stage of an insect's development between the larva and the adult.
    "The caterpillar spun a cocoon and became a pupa."
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pupa in a sentence

  • The caterpillar spun a cocoon and became a pupa.
  • Inside the pupa, the insect's body is transformed before it emerges as an adult.

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What is "pupa" in French?
"pupa" in French is chrysalide, nymphe. pupa means: The stage of an insect's development between the larva and the adult.
How do you use "pupa" in a sentence?
Example: "The caterpillar spun a cocoon and became a pupa." In French, "pupa" is chrysalide, nymphe.
Are there other ways to say "pupa" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "pupa": chrysalide, nymphe.
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