English–French

“molecule” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/molekyl/

Example

Cette molécule est trop petite pour être vue.

This molecule is too small to be seen.

Illustration for molécule (molecule)

How to say “molecule” in French

“Molecule” in French is molécule.

A microscopic packet of matter built from linked atoms and carrying a substance's chemical identity.

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

Example sentences with molécule

La petite molécule traverse la membrane cellulaire.

The small molecule crosses the cell membrane.

Tips for using molécule

  • French molécule is pronounced roughly /mɔ.le.kyl/, with the French rounded vowel in the final syllable rather than the English vowel in molecule.

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