Usage Note
Cellule covers a biological cell, a prison cell, and an organisational cell (as in a political cell or crisis cell). The diminutive suffix -ule comes from Latin cellula (small room). In modern usage, une cellule de crise (a crisis cell or task force) is common in news reporting.
Examples
"Chaque cellule du corps a un rôle précis."
Natural Translation
Every cell in the body has a specific role.
Literal Translation
Every cell of-the body has a role precise
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