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sperme

sperm, semen

noun SPEHRM Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Origin: From Latin sperma, from Greek sperma (seed).

Usage Note

Sperme is the standard medical and biological term for semen; it is not considered vulgar in French. The adjective spermatique relates to sperm. In biology class and medical contexts it is used without euphemism. The plural des spermes is rare; the word is nearly always used in the singular.

Examples

"Le médecin a analysé le sperme."

Natural Translation

The doctor analysed the semen.

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