scientifique
/sjɑ̃.ti.fik/
The English word "scientific" is translated into French as scientifique.
The adjective scientifique is used to describe anything of or having to do with science.
Meaning: of or having to do with science (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective scientifique is the same in both its masculine and feminine forms. To make the adjective plural, add an 's' to the end to get scientifiques.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /sjɑ̃.ti.fik/ and consists of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The French term for 'popular science', vulgarisation scientifique, sounds like it might mean something insulting or 'vulgar' in English, but it is a perfectly respectful and standard way to describe science communication.
- The word science in the root of scientifique originally meant any systematic body of knowledge, meaning that in older French, philosophy or theology could be considered scientifique.
- In French, un scientifique is not just an adjective but also a noun meaning 'a scientist'. This allows a speaker to describe a person as scientifique without needing an additional word for 'person'.
Examples in context
- Il y a une explication scientifique.There's a scientific explanation.This sentence is useful for showing how to use scientifique to describe an explanation.Tatoeba #13391090 by lbdx, translation #12188276 by Miktsoanit
- J'assiste à des conférences scientifiques.I attend scientific conferences.This sentence is useful for showing how to use scientifique to describe conferences.Tatoeba #4595609 by sacredceltic, translation #1709195 by Amastan
- Ils sont dans un laboratoire scientifique.They are in a scientific laboratory.This sentence is useful for showing how to use scientifique to describe a laboratory.Tatoeba #5315452 by nimfeo, translation #5317400 by mailohilohi
- Les découvertes scientifiques récentes ont un impact majeur sur la médecine.Recent scientific discoveries have a major impact on medicine.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are discussing a new article in a university.
- LucasTu as lu cet article scientifique ?Did you read this scientific article?
- LéaOui, il est passionnant.Yes, it is fascinating.
- LucasElle utilise une méthode scientifique très précise.She uses a very precise scientific method.
- LéaC'est vrai, son travail est impressionnant.It's true, her work is impressive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “scientific” translations and entries scientifique, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
