protéine

protein

noun proh-teh-EEN Rare

Origin: Greek 'proteios' (of first rank)

Usage Note

Protéine is used in both scientific contexts and everyday nutrition talk. Les protéines animales and les protéines végétales ('animal and plant proteins') are standard phrases in health journalism. The plural protéines is more common than the singular in everyday use, as proteins are typically discussed as a category. The adjective form is protéique (e.g. apport protéique = protein intake).

Examples

"Cette viande est riche en protéines."

Natural Translation

This meat is high in protein.

Literal Translation

This meat is rich in proteins.

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