Piscine
adjective
Related to fish or fishes.
Sharks and rays are both piscine creatures.
Often appears as...
- piscine species
- piscine habitat
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In French, 'piscine' means a swimming pool.
Nous allons à la piscine tous les weekends. - We go to the swimming pool every weekend.
Often appears as...
- aller à la piscine
- faire de la natation à la piscine
adjective
Related to fish or fishes.
Sharks and rays are both piscine creatures.
Often appears as...
- piscine species
- piscine habitat
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In French, 'piscine' means a swimming pool.
Nous allons à la piscine tous les weekends. - We go to the swimming pool every weekend.
Often appears as...
- aller à la piscine
- faire de la natation à la piscine
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Scientific Context
Most often used in biology or zoology when discussing fish traits or behaviors.
The scholar presented her findings on piscine communication.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Everyday Language
Not commonly used in casual conversation; better for academic or formal contexts.
His thesis explored the piscine biodiversity of the Amazon.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Ambiguity
Use 'piscine' to be specific about fish-related topics to prevent confusion with other meanings.
The aquarium guide discussed various piscine habitats.
Pro Tip 1/3Scientific Context
Most often used in biology or zoology when discussing fish traits or behaviors.
The scholar presented her findings on piscine communication.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Everyday Language
Not commonly used in casual conversation; better for academic or formal contexts.
His thesis explored the piscine biodiversity of the Amazon.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Ambiguity
Use 'piscine' to be specific about fish-related topics to prevent confusion with other meanings.
The aquarium guide discussed various piscine habitats.
Pro Tip 1/3Scientific Context
Most often used in biology or zoology when discussing fish traits or behaviors.
The scholar presented her findings on piscine communication.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Everyday Language
Not commonly used in casual conversation; better for academic or formal contexts.
His thesis explored the piscine biodiversity of the Amazon.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Ambiguity
Use 'piscine' to be specific about fish-related topics to prevent confusion with other meanings.
The aquarium guide discussed various piscine habitats.
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