English–French
“germ” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʒɛʁm/
Example
Il y a des germes sur cette planche à découper.
There are germs on this cutting board.
How to say “germ” in French
“Germ” in French is germe.
A first living formation, like a young shoot or a minute organism that can start further growth or disease.
Example sentences with germe
Les germes dans les aliments peuvent provoquer une intoxication alimentaire.
Germs in food can cause food poisoning.
Tips for using germe
- The final e in germe is silent, and its singular and plural forms have the same pronunciation: germe and germes.