La centrale nucléaire
Example: La centrale nucléaire produit beaucoup d'électricité chaque jour.
Definition
"La centrale nucléaire" is a facility where nuclear energy is used to generate electricity. It involves controlled nuclear reactions to produce heat, which is then converted into electrical power, supplying large amounts of energy to the grid daily.
Etymology
The term "la centrale nucléaire" combines 'centrale,' meaning a central or main facility, and 'nucléaire,' relating to the nucleus or atomic energy. This phrase emerged in the mid-20th century with the development of nuclear power technology, reflecting its role as a central source of nuclear energy.
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"La centrale nucléaire" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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