biologique

French

Etymology

From biologie +‎ -ique.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bjɔ.lɔ.ʒik/

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Adjective

biologique (plural biologiques)

1. (relational) biological

   horloge biologique ― biological clock

2. biological (related by blood)

   Coordinate term: adoptif

   mère biologique ― biological mother

   père biologique ― biological father

3. organic (without pesticide)

   Synonym: (clipping) bio

   agriculture biologique ― organic farming

   produits biologiques ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)

Derived terms

• arme biologique
• biologiquement

Further reading

• “biologique”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.