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génital

genital

adjective zheh-nee-TAL Rare

Origin: Latin genitalis, of birth or generation

Usage Note

Génital is used in anatomical and medical contexts; the plural masculine form is génitaux, as in les organes génitaux. The feminine form is génitale. It is a clinical register term, not colloquial.

Examples

"Les organes génitaux font partie du corps humain."

Natural Translation

The genital organs are part of the human body.

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