No. 11,997 in French
tiques
Ticks (parasitic arachnids).
In a sentence
Les tiques peuvent transmettre des maladies aux humains et aux animaux.
Ticks can transfer diseases to humans and animals.
In this sentence, 'tiques' refers to the well-known parasitic arthropods that feed on blood from their hosts.
Elle surveille soigneusement ses vêtements pour éviter les tiques.
She carefully checks her clothing to avoid ticks.
Here, 'tiques' is used again in the context of small parasitic creatures, emphasizing precautions against them.
Les tiques sont courantes dans les régions boisées pendant l'été.
Ticks are common in wooded areas during the summer.
This sentence highlights the typical habitats and seasons where one might encounter 'tiques', referring to ticks.
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