abeilles
The English phrase "bees" is translated into French as abeilles.
The word abeilles refers to flying insects that collect pollen and make honey.
How does it change in a sentence?
abeilles is the plural form of the feminine noun abeille. Because the noun is feminine, you use the feminine indefinite article une when referring to a single bee, as in une abeille.
Did you know?
- The French language distinguishes between the abeille and the bourdon, the latter referring specifically to the larger, louder bumblebee.
- The word abeille is often used in French literature and poetry as a metaphor for a person who is extremely hardworking or meticulous.
- If you are talking about the sound of a bee in French, you might use the onomatopoeic verb bourdonner, which is also the root for the word bourdon (bumblebee).
Examples in context
- Tom a peur des abeilles.Tom is afraid of bees.This sentence is useful for expressing a fear of abeilles.Tatoeba #11878821 by zogwarg, translation #7736417 by CK
- Les abeilles font du miel.Bees make honey.This sentence is useful for describing how abeilles produce honey.Tatoeba #3472561 by Lulantis, translation #32263 by CK
- Que mangent les abeilles ?What do bees eat?This sentence is useful for asking about the diet of abeilles.Tatoeba #5249329 by martin9, translation #5165842 by Adelpa
- Les abeilles jouent un rôle crucial dans la pollinisation des fleurs.Bees play a crucial role in flower pollination.
- La reine des abeilles est au cœur de la ruche.The queen bee is at the heart of the hive.
- Les abeilles produisent du miel.Bees produce honey.
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Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are walking in a garden.
- LéaRegarde ces jolies abeilles sur la fleur.Look at those pretty bees on the flower.
- LucasOui, elles sont très actives aujourd'hui.Yes, they are very active today.
- LéaEst-ce que les abeilles sont dangereuses ?Are bees dangerous?
- LucasNon, elles ne font rien si on ne les dérange pas.No, they won't do anything if we don't disturb them.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
