English–French

“protein” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁotein/

Example

Tu dois manger plus de protéines.

You should eat more protein.

Illustration for protéine (protein)

How to say “protein” in French

“Protein” in French is protéine.

A compact amino-acid structure that the body uses to grow, repair tissue, and run chemical reactions.

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

Example sentences with protéine

Les produits laitiers sont riches en protéines.

Dairy products are rich in protein.

Tips for using protéine

  • In food contexts, des protéines commonly refers to protein as a nutrient, while une protéine can mean one specific protein molecule.

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