English–French

“electron” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/elɛktʁɔ̃/

Example

Un électron a une charge négative.

An electron has a negative charge.

Illustration for électron (electron)

How to say “electron” in French

“Electron” in French is électron.

A minuscule particle carrying a negative charge inside matter and through some electrical circuits.

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

Example sentences with électron

Les électrons transportent la charge électrique dans un circuit.

Electrons transport electric charge in a circuit.

Tips for using électron

  • Électron has three French syllables, and its final -on is nasal rather than a full English 'on' sound.

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