French word

expérimental

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛkspeʁimɑ̃tal/

Meaning

  • adjectiveexperimental

Example

Cette méthode est expérimentale.

This method is experimental.

Illustration for expérimental (experimental)

More examples

Le laboratoire propose un traitement expérimental aux patients.

The laboratory offers an experimental treatment to patients.

Core concept

A prototype on a workbench, still being checked before wider use.

Common phrases

  • méthode expérimentale

    experimental method

  • traitement expérimental

    experimental treatment

  • phase expérimentale

    experimental phase

Similar words

provisoire: Intended for use only for a limited time.
pilote: Run on a limited scale to test it in practice.
bêta: Still in pre-release testing and likely to contain unresolved bugs.
préliminaire: Conducted before full implementation for preparation or verification.

Definition in French

Qui désigne une version, une méthode ou une pratique mise à l'essai, souvent provisoire et destinée à être évaluée.

Word origin

French expérimental is derived from expérimenter with the suffix -al, and this word family goes back to Latin experimentum and experiri.

Usage tips

  • The adjective agrees with the noun, as in un projet expérimental but une méthode expérimentale.

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