Usage Note
Grillon refers to the chirping cricket, famous for its nocturnal song, le chant du grillon. Do not confuse it with criquet or sauterelle, both grasshopper-like insects. The intransitive verb grillonner (rarely used) means 'to chirp like a cricket'.
Examples
"On entend les grillons chanter la nuit."
Natural Translation
You can hear the crickets singing at night.
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