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“cortex” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔʁtɛks/

Example

Le cortex contrôle la pensée et la mémoire.

The cortex controls thought and memory.

Illustration for cortex (cortex)

How to say “cortex” in French

“Cortex” in French is cortex.

A folded gray surface that forms the brain's main processing layer.

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

Example sentences with cortex

Le cortex réagit au stress.

The cortex reacts to stress.

Tips for using cortex

  • The final x in cortex is pronounced in French, giving roughly kor-teks rather than a silent ending.

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