French word

biotechnologie

Pronunciation

IPA/bjotɛknoloʒi/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbiotechnology

Example

La biotechnologie transforme certaines pratiques agricoles.

Biotechnology is transforming certain agricultural practices.

Illustration for biotechnologie (biotechnology)

More examples

Dans les médias, on entend souvent parler de la biotechnologie.

In the media, people often hear about biotechnology.

Core concept

A technical process that turns biological activity into useful products, treatments, or improved methods.

Common phrases

  • entendre parler de la biotechnologie

    hear about biotechnology

  • s'informer sur la biotechnologie

    learn about biotechnology

  • avoir peur de la biotechnologie

    be afraid of biotechnology

Similar words

bio: A shorthand term for organic farming or food made with minimal chemicals.
biologie: The field that studies the structure, functions, and processes of living things.
technologie: Applied methods and techniques used to produce goods or provide services.
recherche: Systematic investigation and experiments seeking new knowledge or technical advances.

Definition in French

Ensemble de méthodes qui utilisent des organismes vivants, des cellules ou leurs composants pour fabriquer des produits, traiter des maladies ou améliorer des procédés.

Word origin

The French word is a modern compound of bio-, from Greek bios meaning life, and technologie, a word ultimately based on Greek tekhnologia.

Usage tips

  • In biotechnologie, bio- refers broadly to biological systems, whereas French bio used alone often refers to organic farming or organic products.

Related words

  • biotechnologiquebiotechnologicaladjective
  • biotechnologistebiotechnologistnoun

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