"La Cigale" is a famous fable by Jean de La Fontaine, which tells the story of a carefree grasshopper who spends the summer singing and enjoying life. When winter arrives, the grasshopper finds itself unprepared and hungry, having not stored any food. It seeks help from the ant, who worked hard all summer to gather provisions. The ant, however, refuses to help the grasshopper, reminding it of its lack of foresight and preparation. The fable conveys a moral lesson about the importance of hard work and planning for the future, contrasting the carefree attitude of the grasshopper with the diligent nature of the ant.