noun🔗ShareCoconThe silky protective case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, the pupa."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.biologyanimalinsectnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCocon, enveloppeAny similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical."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.naturebiologyorganismanimalinsectenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnvelopper, emmailloterTo envelop in a protective case"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.natureanimalinsectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'enfermer dans un coconTo withdraw into such a case."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.natureanimalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading