L'énergie solaire
Example: L'énergie solaire chauffe la maison en été.
Definition
"L'énergie solaire" refers to the energy harnessed from the sun's rays, typically used for heating, electricity generation, or other forms of power. It is a renewable and clean source of energy that can warm a house during summer or power various devices.
Etymology
The term "l'énergie solaire" comes from French, where "énergie" means energy and "solaire" relates to the sun. It combines Latin roots: "energia" meaning activity or operation, and "solaris" meaning of the sun. Did you know? The concept of solar energy has been recognized since ancient times, but its modern use blossomed with advances in photovoltaic technology.
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"L'énergie solaire" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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