French translation of gallinipper is 
gallinipper

Meaning of "gallinipper" in English

The term "gallinipper" refers to a large, mosquito-like insect known for its painful bite. It is often used colloquially in regions like the southern United States to describe mosquitoes that are unusually large or aggressive. The word can serve as a colorful way to refer to any biting insect that is particularly bothersome. Although not a scientific term, it captures the imagination due to its vivid description and evokes a sense of frustration frequently associated with encounters with such pests.

Meaning of "gallinipper" in French

In the French language, "gallinipper" also denotes a large mosquito or similar biting insect known for its severe bite. While not formally defined in entomological contexts, this colorful descriptor is used informally to refer to insects that stand out due to their size or the discomfort they cause. Similar to its use in English, the word evokes images of irritating and persistent pests, particularly in regions or times of year when such insects are prevalent and particularly unpleasant.

Pronunciation of "gallinipper" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈɡælɪˌnɪpər/

Pronunciation Variations: "Gallinipper" is largely consistent in pronunciation across English-speaking regions, though some local southern dialects in the United States may pronounce it with a more pronounced drawl or an emphasis on different syllables, leading to variations such as [ɡaˈlɪnɪˌpɜr] in some areas.

Pronunciation of "gallinipper" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ɡaliˈnipɛʁ/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "gallinipper" in French remains fairly consistent due to its status as a borrowed word without a traditional entomological classification within the French language. However, regional accents in France or other French-speaking countries may influence the final 'r' sound or the intonation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The campground was full of gallinippers this time of year. (Le camping était plein de gallinippers à cette époque de l'année.)
2. Beware of the gallinippers near the lake; their bites are painful. (Attention aux gallinippers près du lac ; leurs piqûres sont douloureuses.)
3. She swatted away a couple of gallinippers on the porch. (Elle a chassé quelques gallinippers sur le porche.)
4. The buzzing of the gallinippers kept us up all night. (Le bourdonnement des gallinippers nous a tenus éveillés toute la nuit.)
5. We need a stronger repellent to deal with these gallinippers. (Nous avons besoin d'un répulsif plus fort pour faire face à ces gallinippers.)
6. Fishermen often wear long sleeves to avoid gallinippers. (Les pêcheurs portent souvent des manches longues pour éviter les gallinippers.)
7. There’s nothing more annoying than gallinippers at a picnic. (Il n'y a rien de plus irritant que des gallinippers lors d'un pique-nique.)
8. My grandmother always called those big mosquitoes gallinippers. (Ma grand-mère appelait toujours ces gros moustiques des gallinippers.)
9. The children came running inside to escape the gallinippers. (Les enfants sont rentrés en courant pour échapper aux gallinippers.)
10. A gallinipper bit me, and it left a nasty welt. (Un gallinipper m'a piqué, et cela a laissé une vilaine marque.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "gallinipper" in English

Synonyms: mosquito, bloodsucker, insect, pest, biter, gnat, midge, bug, skeeter, critter.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: nuisance, annoyance, plague, irritant, tormentor, predator, vector, fly, stinger, marrow-sucker.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "gallinipper" in French

Synonyms: moustique, insecte, piqueur, suceur de sang, bibite, bestiole.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: nuisible, fléau, agacement, tracas, irrécupérable, tourmenteur, parasite, aiguillon, insecte volant, suceur de moelle.

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