French

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Latin veterīnārius.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ve.te.ʁi.nɛʁ/
  • Audio (Paris):(file)

Adjective

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vétérinaire (plural vétérinaires)

  1. veterinary

Noun

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vétérinaire m or f by sense (plural vétérinaires)

  1. veterinarian, veterinary surgeon, vet (short form for the two previous terms)
    Synonym: (informal) véto

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