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French for Science
What Are Branches of Science Called in French?
This lesson covers the words for major branches of science in French
Watch the video as many times as you need, until you feel you can give the French translations as we go!
Review Vocabulary
Review the words from this video:
Part 1
| English | French |
|---|---|
| astronomy | l’astronomie |
| biology | la biologie |
| botany | la botanique |
| chemistry | la chimie |
| ecology | l’écologie |
Part 2
| English | French |
|---|---|
| engineering | l’ingénierie |
| geology | la géologie |
| life sciences | les sciences du vivant |
| mathematics | les mathématiques |
| meteorology | la météorologie |
Part 3
| English | French |
|---|---|
| natural sciences | les sciences naturelles |
| oceanography | l’océanographie |
| physics | la physique |
| social sciences | les sciences sociales |
| zoology | la zoologie |
Flashcards
Go Deeper
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Give It a Go!
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French Quiz – Word Recall – French for Science – Scientific Branches
A quiz to test your knowledge of French vocabulary for the names of branches of…
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