Électrique
Example: La voiture électrique est de plus en plus populaire en ville.
Definition
"Électrique" describes something related to or operated by electricity. It often refers to devices or systems powered by electric current, such as an electric car, highlighting technology that uses electrical energy instead of other power sources like fuel.
Etymology
The word "électrique" comes from the French adaptation of the Latin 'electricus,' which was derived from the Greek word 'ēlektron,' meaning amber. Ancient Greeks noticed that rubbing amber could attract small objects, leading to the study of static electricity. Did you know? The fascination with amber's properties ultimately influenced the naming of all things related to electricity.
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"Électrique" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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