No. 4,861 in French
rongeurs
Rodents.
In a sentence
Les rongeurs, comme les souris et les rats, sont des animaux omnivores.
Rodents, such as mice and rats, are omnivorous animals.
Here, 'rongeurs' is used as a general term to categorize animals within the group of rodents, highlighting their characteristic as a species.
Dans le jardin, les rongeurs causent souvent des problèmes en creusant des tunnels.
In the garden, rodents often cause problems by digging tunnels.
In this sentence, 'rongeurs' refers to rodents causing inconvenience or damage, describing their behavior and impact in a specific context.
Le biologiste étudie les rongeurs pour comprendre leurs impacts sur l'écosystème.
The biologist studies rodents to understand their impacts on the ecosystem.
Here, 'rongeurs' is mentioned in the context of scientific research, reflecting their ecological role and significance.
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