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scientifique

scientific

adjective noun syahn-tee-FEEK Less Common

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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