l'

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.

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The DNA test proved that they were brothers.

contient génétique.

Our DNA contains our entire genetic history.

chercheurs l' cette .

The researchers are studying the DNA of this plant.

Every person has a unique DNA.

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This word is part of lesson 28.