English–French
“penicillin” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/penisilin/
Example
Le médecin m'a prescrit de la pénicilline.
The doctor prescribed penicillin for me.
How to say “penicillin” in French
“Penicillin” in French is pénicilline.
An antibiotic substance obtained from Penicillium mold and used against bacterial disease.
Example sentences with pénicilline
Le pharmacien a vérifié que je n'ai pas d'allergie à la pénicilline.
The pharmacist checked that I don't have an allergy to penicillin.
Tips for using pénicilline
- Allergy is expressed with être allergique à, as in Je suis allergique à la pénicilline.