Also means
scientist
Usage Note
Scientifique functions as both adjective ('scientific research') and noun ('a scientist'). As a noun it is gender-variable: un scientifique, une scientifique. The adverb scientifiquement ('scientifically') follows the same root. It is more formal and broad than chercheur ('researcher').
Examples
"Ses travaux scientifiques sont reconnus."
Natural Translation
His scientific work is recognised.

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