organism

• Nom désignant un être vivant individuel, comme un animal, une plante, un champignon ou un micro-organisme, capable de croître, de se reproduire et de réagir à son environnement.

A noun referring to an individual living entity, such as an animal, plant, fungus, or microorganism, capable of growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli.

1. Living entityB1formalscientific

   An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.

   Organisme vivant

   • The human body is a complex organism.
   • Microscopic organisms live in the soil.
   • Scientists discovered a new organism in the deep ocean.

   Synonymescreatureentitylife formliving thing

2. Biological systemB2formalscientific

   Any living system that functions as an individual entity.

   Organisme biologique

   • Each organism has a unique genetic code.
   • The organism adapts to its environment over time.
   • This organism reproduces by splitting in two.

   Synonymescreaturelife formliving thing