ovulation
/ɔ.vy.la.sjɔ̃/feminine
The English word "ovulation" is translated into French as ovulation.
ovulation is a noun used to describe the biological release of an ovum from the ovary.
Meaning: release of an ovum from the ovary (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
ovulation is a feminine noun. Because it begins with a vowel, the definite article la elides to l' when used, resulting in l'ovulation (the ovulation).
How do you pronounce it?
/ɔ.vy.la.sjɔ̃/ (4 syllables)
Did you know?
- In French, the word ovule used in ovulation can also refer to a vaginal suppository, leading to potential confusion in a pharmacy if the context is not clear.
- The French word ovulation shares its root with ovule, which in French refers specifically to the female gamete, whereas in English 'ovule' refers to the plant structure.
- While ovulation is the technical term, French speakers often use the phrase être fertile to describe the window of time when ovulation occurs.
Examples in context
- Je suis intéressé(e) par le processus d'ovulation chez les femmes.I am interested in the process of ovulation in women.
- J'ai réussi à prédire ma période d'ovulation.I managed to predict my ovulation period.
- La fertilité est étroitement liée à l'ovulation.Fertility is closely linked to ovulation.
- L'ovulation est un processus naturel.Ovulation is a natural process.
- Elle suit son cycle d'ovulation.She is tracking her ovulation cycle.
- L'ovulation peut varier selon les femmes.Ovulation can vary from woman to woman.
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are discussing their family planning.
- ChloéJe pense que mon ovulation est demain.I think my ovulation is tomorrow.
- NathanC'est le moment idéal alors.That is the ideal time then.
- ChloéOui, j'ai utilisé un test d'ovulation.Yes, I used an ovulation test.
- NathanC'est une bonne idée, Chloé.That is a good idea, Chloé.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ovulation” translations and entries ovulation, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
