English–French

“embryo” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃bʁijɔ̃/

Example

On a vu l'embryon à l'échographie.

They saw the embryo on the ultrasound.

Illustration for embryon (embryo)

How to say “embryo” in French

“Embryo” in French is embryon.

A tiny developing body whose cells are beginning to organize into the body's basic form.

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

Example sentences with embryon

Après la fécondation, l'embryon s'implante dans l'utérus.

After fertilization, the embryo implants in the uterus.

Tips for using embryon

  • Embryon is masculine, so the usual article is un: un embryon and des embryons, with the final s silent.

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