English–French

“fertilization” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/fekɔ̃dasjɔ̃/

Example

On a expliqué la fécondation aux élèves de la classe.

The students in the class were taught about fertilization.

Illustration for fécondation (fertilization)

How to say “fertilization” in French

“Fertilization” in French is fécondation.

A sperm cell reaches and enters an ovum, starting the first stage of a new organism.

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

Example sentences with fécondation

Ils ont demandé des détails sur la fécondation au médecin.

They asked the doctor for details about fertilization.

Tips for using fécondation

  • Fécondation is a feminine noun, so the usual article is la, as in la fécondation.

Other French words for “fertilization”

La fertilisation des fleurs nécessite souvent des insectes.

The fertilization of flowers often requires insects.

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