English–French

“benign” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/beniɲ/

Example

La tumeur est bénigne.

The tumor is benign.

Illustration for bénigne (benign)

How to say “benign” in French

“Benign” in French is bénigne.

A mild condition or manner that remains harmless and causes no serious trouble.

Full entry for bénigne: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bénigne

Il a été diagnostiqué avec une maladie bénigne.

He was diagnosed with a benign disease.

Tips for using bénigne

  • Bénigne is the feminine form of bénin, so it agrees with feminine nouns such as tumeur and affection.

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