French word

circadien

Pronunciation

IPA/siʁkadjɛ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectivecircadian

Example

Mon sommeil suit un rythme circadien régulier.

My sleep follows a regular circadian rhythm.

Illustration for circadien (circadian)

More examples

Le décalage horaire dérègle le rythme circadien.

Jet lag disrupts the circadian rhythm.

Core concept

A near-daily loop that helps align sleep, waking, and other body functions.

Common phrases

  • rythme circadien

    circadian rhythm

Similar words

biologique: Related to bodily processes or life functions.
quotidien: Related to events or habits that occur every day.
nocturne: Related to nighttime or activity during the night.

Definition in French

Se dit de ce qui concerne les rythmes biologiques d'environ vingt-quatre heures, notamment l'alternance sommeil/éveil.

Word origin

The French term circadien belongs to modern biological vocabulary and combines Latin circa, 'around', with dies, 'day'.

Usage tips

  • The adjective usually follows the noun, as in rythme circadien, and changes to circadienne with a feminine noun.

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