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How do you say "protein" in French?

la protéine

Noun Feminine

In French, "protein" is la protéine.

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Pronunciation

Say pro-tay-EEN, with stress on the final syllable and a tight ee sound.

Grammar notes

la protéine is feminine. Its plural is protéines.

Example sentence

Les œufs sont une bonne source de protéines.

Eggs are a good source of protein.

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How to remember la protéine

Protéine is protein with an accent added, the accent shows where to stretch the vowel.

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Questions about la protéine

How do you pronounce la protéine?

Say pro-tay-EEN, with stress on the final syllable and a tight ee sound.

Is la protéine masculine or feminine?

la protéine is feminine. la protéine is feminine. Its plural is protéines.

How is la protéine used in French?

la protéine is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Les œufs sont une bonne source de protéines. (Eggs are a good source of protein.).

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