English–French

“estrogen” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛstʁoʒɛn/

Example

L'œstrogène aide à réguler le cycle menstruel.

Estrogen helps regulate the menstrual cycle.

Illustration for œstrogène (estrogen)

How to say “estrogen” in French

“Estrogen” in French is œstrogène.

An ovarian hormone that helps set the rhythm of the menstrual cycle and shape female secondary sex characteristics.

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

Tips for using œstrogène

  • In l'œstrogène, elision hides the gender, but the noun remains masculine in forms such as un œstrogène.

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