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diététique

dietary, dietetic

adjective noun dyeh-teh-TEEK Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Origin: From Greek diaitētikos, from diaita 'way of life, diet'

Also means

diet (noun: dietetics)

Usage Note

Diététique as an adjective describes food or products suited to a controlled diet (un produit diététique); as a feminine noun it means the science of dietetics. The related professional title is diététicien/diététicienne (dietitian). It is distinct from régime, which refers to a specific diet a person follows.

Examples

"Elle achète des produits diététiques sans sucre."

Natural Translation

She buys sugar-free dietary products.

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