labo
The English phrase 'lab' is translated into French as labo.
Meaning: Labrador retriever (noun)
Which one should you use?
While labo is the common shortened form, laboratoire is the full noun. In specific contexts, such as research, the more formal laboratoire de recherche is used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Canada, the phrase labo de recherche is used to mean 'research lab'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun laboratoire is masculine.
Did you know?
- In some French scientific circles, the phrase faire du labo can be used as slang to describe the tedious, repetitive part of research rather than the location itself.
- In Quebec, the term labo is frequently used in university settings to refer specifically to a practical teaching session or a 'lab class', rather than just the physical room.
- While labo refers to a science room, a 'Labrador retriever' is called a labrador in French. Using labo to describe the dog would lead a French speaker to think you are talking about a laboratory.
Examples in context
- Retourne au laboratoire !Go back to the lab.This sentence shows the use of labo when giving a command to return to the laboratory.Tatoeba #3393842 by michelnialon, translation #3386891 by CK
- Ce virus a été conçu en laboratoire.This virus was engineered in a lab.This sentence demonstrates how to describe a virus being engineered in a labo.Tatoeba #12617077 by lbdx, translation #3847481 by corvard
- Il y a eu une explosion dans le labo.There was an explosion in the lab.This sentence describes an explosion occurring in a labo.Tatoeba #6380853 by Aiji, translation #2540430 by CK
- Notre équipe travaille dans un laboratoire de recherche en biologie marine.Our team works in a marine biology research lab.
- On se retrouve au labo pour terminer ce projet?Shall we meet at the lab to finish this project?
- Les étudiants se rassemblent dans la salle de travaux pratiques pour la séance d'expérimentation.The students gather in the practical workroom for the experimentation session.
- Apportez l'échantillon au laboratoire d'analyse pour les tests.Bring the sample to the analysis lab for testing.
- L'université investit dans le nouveau labo de recherche en nanotechnologie.The university is investing in the new nanotechnology research lab.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are looking at a dog in the park.
- NathanC'est un labo ?Is it a lab?
- ManonOui, c'est un labo doré.Yes, it is a golden lab.
- NathanIl a l'air très gentil.He looks very friendly.
- ManonLes labos sont toujours gentils.Labs are always friendly.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
