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punaises
/py.nɛz/
bedbugs
Les punaises de lit sont un problème courant dans les hôtels.
Bedbugs are a common problem in hotels.
general
Small, parasitic insects that feed on human blood, often found in mattresses and furniture.
Les punaises de lit peuvent causer des démangeaisons et des réactions allergiques.
Bedbugs can cause itching and allergic reactions.
The term 'punaises' is often used in the plural form to refer to bedbugs.
Collocations
punaises de litbedbugs
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Common Usage
In French, 'punaises' is most commonly used to refer to bedbugs, not other types of insects.
Word Origin
From Old French 'punaise,' meaning 'bedbug,' derived from Latin 'pūnicēs,' referring to a type of bug.
Usage Notes
The word 'punaises' is commonly used to refer to bedbugs in French. It is rarely used in other contexts.
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