éphémère, l'éphémère
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. short-lived
La beauté des fleurs est éphémère.The beauty of flowers is short-lived.
b. ephemeral
La célébrité sur internet peut être éphémère, s’effaçant aussi vite qu’elle est apparue.Fame on the Internet can be ephemeral, fading as quickly as it appeared.
a. ephemeral
Certains insectes éphémères passent la majeure partie de leur vie à l'état larvaire.Some ephemeral insects spend most of their lives as larvae.
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
masculine or feminine noun
a. mayfly
Un poisson est remonté à la surface de l’eau pour attraper un éphémère.A fish came up to the surface of the water to catch a mayfly.
b. ephemerid
L'éphémère a battu des ailes et s’est envolé.The ephemerid flapped its wings and flew away.
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