Everyday life
OGM
Letter by letterStandardB1Meaning
organisme génétiquement modifié
A plant or animal whose genes have been modified. The acronym is on labels (« sans OGM ») and in every debate about food.
How it is said
o-gé-èm
Gender and article
un OGM · masculine
Where you meet it
A label, an article, a DELF B2 oral topic.
Example
Huile de colza garantie sans OGM, origine France.
Rapeseed oil guaranteed GMO-free (sans OGM), produced in France.
In the DELF
reading B1 · speaking B2
Watch out
Masculine: un OGM, des OGM, no s. Said o-gé-èm.