abeille /abˈɛj/ · noun · CEFR A1. French translation of "bee".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Animaux et Jouets

Source term
bee
Translation
abeille
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article note: a regular/likely article is "l'" for "abeille". Check context for exceptions.

Dictionary form abeille
Likely article l'
Likely gender elided article
Regular/likely plural abeilles
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + l'abeille
Examples
C'est l'abeille.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the French Animaux et Jouets.

Example Sentences

C'est une abeille.

English: That is a bee.

A1 · Animals and Toys

Une abeille est sur la fleur jaune.

English: A bee is on the yellow flower.

A1 · animals

Les abeilles fabriquent du miel pour nous.

English: Bees make honey for us.

A1 · animals

La petite abeille vole d'arbre en arbre.

English: The little bee flies from tree to tree.

A1 · animals

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