Le gaz à effet de serre
Example: Les gaz à effet de serre contribuent au réchauffement climatique mondial.
Definition
"Le gaz à effet de serre" refers to gases in the Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming. These gases include carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, which play a significant role in climate change by preventing heat from escaping into space.
Etymology
The term "le gaz à effet de serre" literally means 'greenhouse gas' in French. It originates from the analogy with a greenhouse, where glass traps heat inside, similar to how these gases trap heat in the atmosphere. The phrase combines 'gaz' (gas), 'effet' (effect), and 'serre' (greenhouse), reflecting its environmental context.
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"Le gaz à effet de serre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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