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vagin

vagina

noun vah-ZHAHN Rare

Origin: Latin vagina 'sheath, scabbard'

Usage Note

Vagin is the standard anatomical term. In French medical and educational contexts it is used neutrally. The adjective vaginal (e.g. infection vaginale) is the standard modifier. Learners should note the final -n is nasalised, not pronounced as a separate consonant.

Examples

"Le vagin fait partie de l'appareil reproducteur féminin."

Natural Translation

The vagina is part of the female reproductive system.

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