L'énergie
Example: L'énergie du soleil est importante pour les plantes.
Definition
"L'énergie" refers to the capacity or power derived from physical or chemical resources, especially to provide light and heat or to perform work. For example, "L'énergie du soleil est importante pour les plantes" highlights the sun's energy as vital for plant growth.
Etymology
The word "l'énergie" comes from the Greek word "energeia," meaning activity or operation. It passed into Latin as "energia" before becoming "énergie" in French. Did you know? The term originally emphasized action and effectiveness, reflecting how energy is the driving force behind all activities.
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"L'énergie" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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