stéroïde
steroid
noun steh-roh-EED Rare
Origin: From Greek 'stereos' (solid) + '-oid'.
Usage Note
Stéroïde is most commonly a noun in French (not an adjective as the seed suggests), used in medical and sports contexts: des stéroïdes anabolisants ('anabolic steroids'). The diaeresis on the 'ï' signals that both vowels are pronounced separately. Related terms include corticostéroïde (corticosteroid) and hormone stéroïdienne.
Examples
"Le sportif a été contrôlé positif aux stéroïdes."
Natural Translation
The athlete tested positive for steroids.
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