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“psychology” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/psikoloʒi/

Example

Elle étudie la psychologie à l'université.

She studies psychology at university.

Illustration for psychologie (psychology)

How to say “psychology” in French

“Psychology” in French is psychologie.

The study of inner processes that influence emotions, decisions, and actions.

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

Example sentences with psychologie

La psychologie aide à comprendre les émotions et le comportement.

Psychology helps us understand emotions and behavior.

Tips for using psychologie

  • French pronounces the initial p in psychologie, approximately as [psi.kɔ.lɔ.ʒi], unlike the usual English pronunciation of psychology.

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