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cocoons

/kəˈkuːnz/

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noun

Cocon

The silky protective case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, the pupa.

Examples :

"The children collected cocoons from the branches, hoping to watch the butterflies emerge. "

Les enfants ont ramassé des cocons sur les branches, espérant voir les papillons émerger.

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noun

Cocon, enveloppe

Any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "After a difficult breakup, Maria spent weeks in her room, watching movies; her friends worried she was hiding in one of her own emotional cocoons." "

Après une rupture difficile, Maria a passé des semaines dans sa chambre à regarder des films ; ses amis craignaient qu'elle ne se cache dans l'un de ses propres cocons émotionnels.

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verb

Envelopper, emmailloter

To envelop in a protective case

Examples :

"Sentence: In winter, many animals instinctively cocoons themselves in warm, cozy nests to survive the cold. "

En hiver, de nombreux animaux s'enveloppent instinctivement dans des nids chauds et douillets pour survivre au froid.

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verb

S'enfermer dans un cocon

To withdraw into such a case.

Examples :

"After a long and stressful week at work, she likes to cocoons herself in her apartment, watching movies and avoiding all social interaction. "

Après une longue semaine stressante au travail, elle aime s'enfermer dans son appartement, regarder des films et éviter toute interaction sociale.

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