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

.

The police found his DNA at the crime scene.

' .

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.

.

Every person has a unique DNA.

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