nounadjective

nocturnal

nocturne

Active at night and usually resting or sleeping during the day.

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Examples

Owls are known to be nocturnal creatures.adjective

Les hiboux sont connus pour être des créatures nocturnes.

The museum allowed visitors to see nocturnal animals sleeping during the day.adjective

Le musée a permis aux visiteurs de voir des animaux nocturnes dormir pendant la journée.

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