magnésium
/ma.ɲe.zjɔm/masculine
The English word magnesium is translated into French as magnésium.
magnésium is a noun used to refer to the chemical element magnesium.
Meaning: chemical element (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word magnésium is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables and is pronounced /ma.ɲe.zjɔm/.
Did you know?
- In French athletics and gymnastics, the white chalk used to grip bars or weights is called la magnésie rather than magnésium.
- The French word magnésium shares its name with the ancient Greek region of 'Magnesia', which was famous for its magnetic rocks.
- The letter combination gn in magnésium is pronounced as a single sound, similar to the 'ni' in 'onion' or the Spanish 'ñ'.
Examples in context
- J'étudie les propriétés du magnésium dans mon laboratoire.I am studying the properties of magnesium in my laboratory.
- Je prends des comprimés de magné pour mes crampes musculaires.I take magnesium tablets for my muscle cramps.
- Le magnésium est un élément essentiel pour notre organisme.Magnesium is an essential element for our body.
- Le magnésium est bon pour la santé.Magnesium is good for your health.
- Il faut ajouter du magnésium à ce mélange.Magnesium must be added to this mixture.
- Le magnésium est un métal léger.Magnesium is a lightweight metal.
Example conversation
Léa is explaining a supplement to Hugo in a kitchen.
- HugoPourquoi prends-tu ce complément, Léa ?Why are you taking this supplement, Léa?
- LéaC'est pour le magnésium.It is for the magnesium.
- HugoEst-ce que le magnésium aide pour le stress ?Does magnesium help with stress?
- LéaOui, ça aide beaucoup, Hugo.Yes, it helps a lot, Hugo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “magnesium” translations and entries magnésium, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries magnésium, CC BY-SA 4.0.
