énergie

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See also: energie, Energie, and energię

French

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin energīa, from Ancient Greek ἐνέργεια (enérgeia).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /e.nɛʁ.ʒi/
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Noun

énergie f (plural énergies)

  1. (physics) energy (quantity that denotes the ability to do work)
    énergie atomique(please add an English translation of this usage example)
    énergie fossile(please add an English translation of this usage example)
    énergie nucléaire(please add an English translation of this usage example)
    énergie renouvelable(please add an English translation of this usage example)
    énergie solaire(please add an English translation of this usage example)
    énergie verte(please add an English translation of this usage example)
    loi de conservation de l’énergie(please add an English translation of this usage example)
  2. (figuratively) energy, motivation

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