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énergie

/e.nɛʁ.ʒi/
noun★Beginner
general

The capacity to do work, often associated with physical or mental power.

Il a beaucoup d'énergie aujourd'hui.

He has a lot of energy today.

💡

Can refer to physical, mental, or even spiritual vitality.

💻Technology
technical

A form of power derived from natural or artificial sources, such as electricity or fossil fuels.

Les énergies renouvelables incluent l'éolien et le solaire.

Renewable energies include wind and solar power.

💡

Often used in discussions about sustainability and power generation.

Collocations

énergie renouvelablerenewable energyénergie nucléairenuclear energyéconomie d'énergieenergy saving

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

avoir de l'énergiephrase
to have energy
économie d'énergiephrase
energy saving

💡Pro Tip

Energy vs. Énergie

In French, 'énergie' can refer to both physical energy (like electricity) and personal vitality, unlike English where 'energy' is more abstract.

⚡Gold Rule

Pluralization

Unlike English, 'énergie' is typically used in the singular, even when referring to multiple types of energy.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'energia', from Greek 'energeia', meaning 'activity' or 'operation'.

📝Usage Notes

In French, 'énergie' can refer to both abstract vitality and concrete forms of power, such as electricity.

Word Breakdown

énergi-
activity, operation
root
+
-e
feminine noun ending
suffix
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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