Basic French words to learn: Science & scientific words

Learning scientific words in French is essential for anyone interested in science, whether for personal interest or academic purposes. Knowing these words will not only help you better understand scientific topics but also assist you in communicating with French-speaking scientists and researchers.

By mastering the vocabulary in this list, you’ll be well on your way to improving your French fluency in the realm of science.

Here’s an English-French vocabulary list on the topic “Science & Scientific Words”:

1. Biology – la biologie
2. Chemistry – la chimie
3. Physics – la physique
4. Astronomy – l’astronomie (f)
5. Mathematics – les mathématiques (f)
6. Geology – la géologie
7. Anatomy – l’anatomie (f)
8. Botany – la botanique
9. Zoology – la zoologie
10. Ecology – l’écologie (f)
11. Genetics – la génétique
12. Microbiology – la microbiologie
13. Neuroscience – la neuroscience
14. Paleontology – la paléontologie
15. Biochemistry – la biochimie
16. Biotechnology – la biotechnologie
17. Entomology – l’entomologie (f)
18. Herpetology – l’herpétologie (f)
19. Ornithology – l’ornithologie (f)
20. Virology – la virologie