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“extinction” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛkstɛ̃ksjɔ̃/

Example

L'extinction des espèces inquiète les scientifiques.

The extinction of species worries scientists.

Illustration for extinction (extinction)

How to say “extinction” in French

“Extinction” in French is extinction.

A final flame, species, or legal effect going out for good.

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

Example sentences with extinction

Le risque d'extinction des animaux a motivé des mesures de protection.

The risk of animal extinction motivated protective measures.

Tips for using extinction

  • Extinction is feminine, so it appears as l'extinction after la elides before the vowel.

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