calcium
/kal.sjɔm/masculine
The English word calcium is translated into French as calcium.
calcium refers to the chemical element with atomic number 20.
Meaning: chemical element of atomic number 20 (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
calcium is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/kal.sjɔm/
Did you know?
- The word calcium shares the same Latin root as the French word calciner, which means to burn a substance to high temperatures to remove volatile components.
- The term eau calcaire is a common French phrase used to describe 'hard water' that leaves white deposits of calcium on faucets.
- While 'calcium' refers to the element, a French speaker would use the word 'chaux' to refer to lime, which is a compound derived from calcium.
Examples in context
- Le calcium n'est pas un métal alcalin.Calcium is not an alkali metal.This sentence is useful for stating that calcium is not an alkali metal.Tatoeba #4472069 by Petrus, translation #4462487 by mervert1
- Le lait est une bonne source de calcium.Milk is a good source of calcium.This sentence is useful for noting that milk is a good source of calcium.Tatoeba #11714417 by Aiji, translation #5940846 by Hybrid
- Le calcium est un élément chimique dont le symbole est Ca.Calcium is a chemical element with the symbol Ca.This sentence is useful for describing calcium as a chemical element with the symbol Ca.Tatoeba #12451255 by lbdx, translation #7978768 by adiante19
- Le calcium est un élément chimique essentiel pour le développement des os et des dents.Calcium is an essential chemical element for bone and teeth development.
- Le calcium ionisé joue un rôle crucial dans la transmission nerveuse.Ionized calcium plays a crucial role in nerve transmission.
- La craie contient du calcium et est utilisée pour écrire sur le tableau noir.Chalk contains calcium and is used to write on the blackboard.
Example conversation
Emma is explaining a nutritional supplement to Hugo.
- HugoEst-ce que ce complément contient du calcium ?Does this supplement contain calcium?
- EmmaOui, Hugo, il est très riche en calcium.Yes, Hugo, it is very rich in calcium.
- HugoC'est bon pour la santé des os ?Is it good for bone health?
- EmmaTout à fait, c'est essentiel pour tes os.Absolutely, it is essential for your bones.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “calcium” translations and entries calcium, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
