Usage Note
Hygiénique is frequently encountered in the phrase papier hygiénique (toilet paper). It has no gender marking for masculine/feminine — the form is the same for both. The noun hygiène is a close relative and is used in public health contexts.
Examples
"Les conditions hygiéniques sont insuffisantes."
Natural Translation
The hygienic conditions are inadequate.

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