English–French

“microbe” in French

French

Alsomicrobien

Pronunciation

IPA/mikʁɔb/

Example

Les microbes peuvent causer des maladies.

Microbes can cause disease.

Illustration for microbe (microbe)

How to say “microbe” in French

“Microbe” in French is microbe.

A hidden microscopic agent moving through the world, with effects that may help, harm, or go unnoticed.

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

Example sentences with microbe

On élimine les microbes en nettoyant régulièrement.

We eliminate microbes by cleaning regularly.

Tips for using microbe

  • Microbe is broader than pathogen because French can use it for a harmless or useful organism as well as one that causes disease.

Other French words for “microbe”

Nous avons trouvé un microbien dans l'eau.

We found a microbe in the water.

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