English–French

“cell” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/selyl/

Example

Toutes les cellules du corps ont besoin d'oxygène.

All the cells in the body need oxygen.

Illustration for cellule (cell)

How to say “cell” in French

“Cell” in French is cellule.

A small self-contained unit inside a larger body or system.

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

Example sentences with cellule

La cellule est l'unité de base des êtres vivants.

The cell is the basic unit of living things.

Tips for using cellule

  • Cellule is feminine, so the usual article is une cellule, as in une cellule du corps.

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