Le compteur d'énergie
Example: Le compteur d'énergie mesure la consommation électrique chaque mois.
Definition
"Le compteur d'énergie" is a device that measures the amount of electrical energy consumed over a period, typically used in homes or businesses to monitor electricity usage regularly, such as each month.
Etymology
The term "le compteur d'énergie" comes from the French words 'compteur,' meaning counter or meter, and 'énergie,' meaning energy. Together, they describe an instrument that counts or measures energy consumption. Did you know? The concept of energy metering dates back to the 19th century when electric power distribution began to expand.
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"Le compteur d'énergie" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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