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“mineral” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mineʁal/

Example

Les minéraux sont importants pour la santé.

Minerals are important for health.

Illustration for minéral (mineral)

How to say “mineral” in French

“Mineral” in French is minéral.

A natural, nonliving substance defined by its chemical composition and commonly revealed by a regular crystal form.

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

Example sentences with minéral

Les fruits et légumes sont riches en minéraux.

Fruits and vegetables are rich in minerals.

Tips for using minéral

  • In health contexts, les minéraux usually means dietary minerals such as calcium or iron, not visible pieces of rock.

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