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clitoris

clitoris

noun klee-toh-REESS Rare

Usage Note

Clitoris is the standard anatomical term in French, used in medical, educational, and everyday contexts without particular taboo at a clinical register. The final s is pronounced. The related adjective clitoridien/clitoridienne appears in medical texts.

Examples

"L'éducation sexuelle aborde la question du clitoris."

Natural Translation

Sex education addresses the subject of the clitoris.

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