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    Science (en. Science)

    /sjɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A body of knowledge acquired through observation and experimentation.
    Science has made significant progress in recent decades.
    La science a fait des progrès considérables au cours des dernières décennies.
    Specific discipline that involves studying a particular field of knowledge.
    Biology is a science that studies living beings.
    La biologie est une science qui étudie les êtres vivants.
    Systematic method based on observation, experimentation, and validation of hypotheses.
    The scientific method is essential for obtaining reliable results.
    La méthode scientifique est essentielle pour obtenir des résultats fiables.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'scientia', meaning 'knowledge'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    exact sciences
    Branches of science based on measurable facts.
    sciences exactes
    science and technology
    Field that combines scientific research and its technological application.
    science et technologie
    fundamental science
    Research aimed at developing general knowledge without immediate application.
    science fondamentale

    Related Words

    scientific
    A person who practices science or has scientific knowledge.
    scientifique
    scientificity
    The quality of being scientific.
    scientificité
    scientific (adj.)
    Related to science or having the appearance of science.
    sciencieux

    Slang Meanings

    In-depth knowledge but often used informally.
    This guy is a real science; he knows everything about everything.
    Ce gars-là, c'est un vrai science, il sait tout sur tout.
    Field of knowledge considered snobbish or elitist.
    He plays it cool in school, but he's not always right.
    Il se la joue science à la fac, mais il n'a pas toujours raison.