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How do you say "protein" in French?
la protéine
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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- heel le talon
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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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