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French word
cancérigène
Pronunciation
IPA/kɑ̃seʁiʒɛn/
Meaning
- adjectivecarcinogenic
Example
Ce produit est cancérigène.
This product is carcinogenic.
More examples
Certains cosmétiques contiennent des ingrédients cancérigènes.
Some cosmetics contain carcinogenic ingredients.
Core concept
A hazard marker linking a cause to the development of cancer.
Common phrases
agent cancérigène
carcinogenic agent
produit cancérigène
carcinogenic product
ingrédient cancérigène
carcinogenic ingredient
Similar words
carcinogène: Able to change body cells in ways that lead to cancer.
toxique: Causing harmful effects in the body, including poisoning or illness.
nocif: Causing harm to the body or the environment.
dangereux: Posing a serious risk of accidents or physical injury.
Definition in French
S'emploie pour qualifier des substances, des expositions ou des facteurs pouvant causer le cancer.
Word origin
Cancérigène combines cancer, from Latin cancer, with the scientific suffix -gène, from Greek -genēs, meaning producing.
Usage tips
- Cancérigène has the same form for masculine and feminine singular, while the plural is cancérigènes.