French word

science

Pronunciation

IPA/sjɑ̃s/

Meaning

  • feminine nounscience

Example

J'aime la science.

I like science.

Illustration for science (science)

More examples

Il étudie la science à l'université.

He studies science at university.

Core concept

A body of tested ideas built by observing the world, asking questions, and checking results.

Common phrases

  • la science

    science

  • étudier la science

    to study science

Similar words

connaissance: Facts and information gathered through experience or study.
savoir: Knowledge of facts and ways of doing things.

Definition in French

Connaissances organisées et vérifiables, fondées sur l'observation et l'expérimentation pour comprendre le monde.

Word origin

The French noun science is inherited from Latin scientia, 'knowledge,' from the verb scire, 'to know,' with its present sense taking shape over later French usage.

Usage tips

  • In French, science is usually feminine, so the definite article is la, as in la science and les sciences.

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