protéine
/pʁɔ.te.in/feminine
The English phrase protein is translated into French as protéine.
The word refers to a class of food.
Meaning: class of food (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When you are referring to protein as a nutritional component in a diet, the plural form protéines is much more common than the singular.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /pʁɔ.te.in/.
Did you know?
- In a French gym or fitness context, a 'protein shake' is often called a shaker, referring to the bottle itself rather than the protéine inside.
- The word protéine shares its roots with the Greek word for 'first', implying that these substances were considered the 'first' or most essential building blocks of life.
- French speakers often use the term protéines as a shorthand for meat and fish when discussing a balanced plate, even though plant-based sources are also proteins.
Examples in context
- Les œufs sont-ils une bonne source de protéines ?Are eggs a good source of protein?This sentence is useful for asking if eggs are a good source of protéine.Tatoeba #5324446 by Aiji, translation #4744158 by CK
- Les lentilles sont une bonne source de protéines.Lentils are a good source of protein.This sentence is useful for stating that lentils are a good source of protéine.Tatoeba #11392981 by lbdx, translation #7872474 by CK
- Le régime alimentaire de Tom est pauvre en protéines.Tom's diet is deficient in protein.This sentence is useful for describing a diet that is deficient in protéine.Tatoeba #12009536 by Rovo, translation #1023856 by CK
- Selon les scientifiques, les protéines sont les éléments constitutifs essentiels de la vie.According to scientists, proteins are the essential building blocks of life.
- La nutrition adéquate nécessite un apport suffisant en substances protéiques.Adequate nutrition requires an adequate intake of proteins.
- Il est important de consommer des protéines alimentaires pour maintenir un régime équilibré.It's important to consume dietary protein to maintain a balanced diet.
- Les protéines végétales sont excellentes pour la santé.Vegetable proteins are excellent for health.
- Les protéines de viande sont riches en acides aminés essentiels.Meat proteins are rich in essential amino acids.
- Les légumineuses sont une excellente source de protéines végétales.Legumes are an excellent source of plant-based proteins.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are talking about their diet at the gym.
- NathanJe veux manger plus de protéine aujourd'hui.I want to eat more protein today.
- LéaTu peux essayer ce shake de protéine.You can try this protein shake.
- NathanC'est efficace pour les muscles, Léa ?Is it effective for the muscles, Léa?
- LéaOui, Nathan, c'est très rapide.Yes, Nathan, it's very fast.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “protein” translations and entries protéine, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries protéine, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
