This is the 11007th most frequent French word.
photosynthèse
Photosynthesis: The process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen.
Here, 'photosynthèse' is used as a noun to refer directly to the scientific process.
La photosynthèse est le processus par lequel les plantes produisent leur nourriture.
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants produce their food.
In this sentence, 'photosynthèse' again serves as a noun, contextualized within educational content.
Nous avons étudié les étapes de la photosynthèse pendant le cours de biologie.
We studied the stages of photosynthesis during biology class.
Here, 'photosynthèse' is mentioned in a scientific and experimental context, referring to attempts to replicate or understand the process.