nicotine
/ni.kɔ.tin/feminine
nicotine is the French word for nicotine.
The word refers to the addictive alkaloid derived from tobacco.
Meaning: addictive alkaloid derived from tobacco (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun nicotine is feminine, so it is used with the feminine article la (as in la nicotine).
How do you pronounce it?
/ni.kɔ.tin/
Did you know?
- The name originates from the surname of a man who actually promoted tobacco as a medicinal cure in the 1500s.
- The term accro used in the phrase accro à la nicotine is a shortened version of accroché, meaning hooked.
- While nicotine is the chemical, French speakers often use the word tabac to refer to both the plant and the habit of smoking.
Examples in context
- Je suis accro à la nicotine.I'm addicted to nicotine.This sentence illustrates the phrase accro à la nicotine to express being addicted to nicotine.Tatoeba #2928661 by Blabla, translation #7813838 by AlanF_US
- La nicotine est-elle aussi addictive que l'héroïne ?Is nicotine as addictive as heroin?This sentence uses nicotine to compare its addictiveness to heroin.Tatoeba #8981053 by lbdx, translation #8009430 by CK
- Dans le domaine médical, il est crucial de comprendre les méfaits de la nicotine sur la santé.In the medical field, it is crucial to understand the harmful effects of nicotine on health.
- La nicotine est souvent utilisée dans les patchs et les chewing-gums.Nicotine is often used in patches and chewing gums.
- Les substituts nicotiniques aident certains fumeurs à se libérer de leur dépendance à la nicotine.Nicotine replacement therapies help some smokers overcome their addiction to nicotine.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing health and lifestyle choices at a cafe.
- LucasTu sais que la nicotine est toxique ?You know that nicotine is toxic?
- ManonOui, je sais, mais c'est dur d'arrêter.Yes, I know, but it is hard to quit.
- LucasLa nicotine stimule trop le système nerveux.Nicotine stimulates the nervous system too much.
- ManonC'est vrai, je vais essayer de réduire.That's true, I will try to reduce it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nicotine” translations and entries nicotine, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nicotine, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
