bactéries /bakteʁˈi/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "bacteria".

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Source term
bacteria
Translation
bactéries
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "les".

Dictionary form bactéries
Article les
Gender/article class plural
Regular/likely plural bactéries
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + les bactéries
Examples
C'est les bactéries.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Certaines bactéries peuvent survivre dans des environnements extrêmement chauds ou froids.

English: Some bacteria can survive in extremely hot or cold environments.

B2 · healthAndSociety

Des bactéries nocives peuvent se développer rapidement sur du poulet cru laissé hors du réfrigérateur.

English: Harmful bacteria can grow quickly on raw chicken left unrefrigerated.

B2 · healthAndSociety

Récemment, des scientifiques ont découvert de nouvelles bactéries dans les profondeurs de l'océan.

English: Scientists have discovered new bacteria deep in the ocean recently.

B2 · healthAndSociety

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