English–French

“phytoplankton” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fitoplɑ̃ktɔ̃/

Example

Le phytoplancton diminue parfois à cause de la pollution.

Phytoplankton sometimes declines because of pollution.

Illustration for phytoplancton (phytoplankton)

How to say “phytoplankton” in French

“Phytoplankton” in French is phytoplancton.

A cloud of tiny drifting organisms that use light to grow in fresh or salt water.

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

Example sentences with phytoplancton

On trouve trop de phytoplancton près du rivage.

Too much phytoplankton is found near the shore.

Tips for using phytoplancton

  • Phytoplancton is masculine in French, so standard forms include le phytoplancton and du phytoplancton.

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