French word

biologique

Pronunciation

IPA/bjoloʒik/

Meaning

  • adjectiveorganic

Example

Je préfère acheter des fruits biologiques au marché.

I prefer buying organic fruit at the market.

Illustration for biologique (organic)

More examples

Ils utilisent des engrais biologiques dans ce jardin.

They use organic fertilizers in this garden.

Core concept

The living world and the structures, processes, and products associated with it.

Common phrases

  • engrais biologiques

    organic fertilizers

  • produits biologiques

    organic products

  • viande biologique

    organic meat

Similar words

bio: A short, conversational term for food or products labeled organic.
naturel: Describes food or products free from artificial additives and chemical processing.
écologique: Describes choices or practices designed to reduce harm to the environment.

Definition in French

Qui concerne les êtres vivants, la vie et les phénomènes biologiques.

Word origin

French biologique forms from biologie with the adjective suffix -ique; biologie ultimately comes through Latin biologia from Greek bios, 'life', and -logia, 'study'.

Usage tips

  • In food contexts, biologique often means organic, while in science it usually means biological; context supplies the sense.

Other meanings

  • biologicaladjective

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