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synthetic in French

synthetic in French is synthétique — synthetic means made by chemical or industrial synthesis rather than occurring naturally, though it may closely match a natural equivalent.

synthetic in French

synthétique
adj

What does "synthetic" mean?

  1. adj Made by chemical or industrial synthesis rather than occurring naturally, though it may closely match a natural equivalent.
    "The jacket is made from a synthetic fabric rather than real leather."
  2. adj Artificial or fake rather than genuine.
    "Her smile felt synthetic, like it was rehearsed."
  3. noun A material or substance produced by synthesis rather than found in nature.
    "The company switched from natural rubber to a cheaper synthetic."
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synthetic in a sentence

  • The jacket is made from a synthetic fabric rather than real leather.
  • Synthetic vitamin C works the same way in the body as the natural version.
  • Her smile felt synthetic, like it was rehearsed.
  • The company switched from natural rubber to a cheaper synthetic.

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What is "synthetic" in French?

"synthetic" in French is synthétique. synthetic means: Made by chemical or industrial synthesis rather than occurring naturally, though it may closely match a natural equivalent.

How do you use "synthetic" in a sentence?

Example: "The jacket is made from a synthetic fabric rather than real leather." In French, "synthetic" is synthétique.

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