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paleontology in French

paleontology in French is paléontologie — paleontology means the study of life from prehistoric or geological times, especially through fossils.

paleontology in French

paléontologie
noun
(American spelling) The study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, especially as represented by fossils.

What does "paleontology" mean?

  1. noun The study of life from prehistoric or geological times, especially through fossils.
    "She studied palaeontology at university because she loved fossils."
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paleontology in a sentence

  • She studied palaeontology at university because she loved fossils.
  • The museum's palaeontology department is preparing a new dinosaur skeleton for display.

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What is "paleontology" in French?
"paleontology" in French is paléontologie. paleontology means: The study of life from prehistoric or geological times, especially through fossils.
How do you use "paleontology" in a sentence?
Example: "She studied palaeontology at university because she loved fossils." In French, "paleontology" is paléontologie.
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