l'ADN
masculine
/a.de.ɛn/
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Translation
DNA
Word origin
An initialism of acide désoxyribonucléique ('deoxyribonucleic acid'), the French equivalent of the English DNA. The letters are pronounced individually.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- acide désoxyribonucléique
Grammar
Gendermasculine
PluralADNirregular
Examples
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The police found his DNA at the crime scene.
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The DNA test proved that they were brothers.
contient génétique.
Our DNA contains our entire genetic history.
chercheurs l' .
The researchers are studying the DNA of this plant.
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Every person has a unique DNA.
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