net-zéro

/nɛ ze.ʁo/
nounIntermediate
technical

A state where the amount of greenhouse gases emitted is balanced by the amount removed from the atmosphere, resulting in no net increase in emissions.

Le gouvernement a annoncé un plan pour atteindre le net-zéro d'ici 2050.

The government announced a plan to reach net zero by 2050.

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Often used in discussions about climate change and carbon neutrality.

Collocations

atteindre le net-zéroto reach net zeroobjectif net-zéronet-zero targetstratégie net-zéronet-zero strategy

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Related Phrases

neutralité carbonephrase
carbon neutrality
bilan carbonephrase
carbon footprint

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Context

Net-zéro is often used in formal and technical contexts, particularly in environmental and climate-related discussions.

Gold Rule

Technical Term

Net-zéro is a technical term and should be used in formal contexts, especially in environmental and climate policy discussions.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the English phrase 'net zero', referring to a balance between emissions and removals of greenhouse gases.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in environmental and climate policy discussions. Often associated with long-term sustainability goals.

Word Breakdown

net
balance
prefix
+
zéro
zero
root
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