Sciences (en. Sciences)

/sjɛ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Systematic disciplines that study various aspects of the natural world.

Natural sciences include biology, chemistry, and physics.

Les sciences naturelles incluent la biologie, la chimie et la physique.

Knowledge gained through experimental methods.

Advances in engineering sciences have improved technology.

Les avancées dans les sciences de l'ingénieur ont amélioré la technologie.

Studies that use a systematic approach to understand human behavior.

Social sciences, such as sociology and psychology, examine human interactions.

Les sciences sociales, comme la sociologie et la psychologie, examinent les interactions humaines.

From Latin 'scientia', meaning knowledge or understanding.

exact sciences

A field of science based on quantitative methods and precise results.

sciences exactes

human sciences

A field of science that studies human behavior and cultures.

sciences humaines

applied sciences

Branches of science that focus on the practical application of knowledge.

sciences appliquées

scientist

Person who practices a science or is involved in scientific research.

scientifique

technology

Practical application of sciences, often for industrial or commercial purposes.

technologie

research

Systematic process of collecting and analyzing information to increase knowledge.

recherche

It’s science!

When something seems complicated, we often say: 'It’s science!'

Quand quelque chose semble compliqué, on dit souvent : 'C'est de la science !'

Doing science

When we try fun experiments at home, we can say we are doing science.

Quand on essaie des expériences amusantes à la maison, on peut dire que l'on fait de la science.