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“photosynthesis” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fotosɛ̃tɛz/

Example

Les feuilles réalisent la photosynthèse pendant la journée.

The leaves carry out photosynthesis during the day.

Illustration for photosynthèse (photosynthesis)

How to say “photosynthesis” in French

“Photosynthesis” in French is photosynthèse.

Light drives a biological production process in which plants, algae, and some bacteria make organic matter and release oxygen.

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

Example sentences with photosynthèse

Une plante en intérieur peut avoir du mal à faire la photosynthèse sans assez de lumière.

An indoor plant may have difficulty performing photosynthesis without enough light.

Tips for using photosynthèse

  • The final sound of photosynthèse is pronounced like the vowel sound in French chaise followed by a voiced z sound.

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