English–French

“energy” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/tonys/

Example

Il a beaucoup de tonus.

He has a lot of energy.

Illustration for tonus (energy)

How to say “energy” in French

“Energy” in French is tonus.

A body held ready for action, combining visible vitality with the inner firmness of its muscles.

Full entry for tonus: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with tonus

Après les vacances, elle a encore du tonus.

After the vacation, she still has energy.

Tips for using tonus

  • The final s in tonus is pronounced in French, approximately like the s in English loose.

Other French words for “energy”

Il travaille avec beaucoup de vigueur.

He works with a lot of energy.

J'ai besoin d'énergie pour finir ce travail.

I need energy to finish this work.

Après les vacances, il a retrouvé sa vitalité.

After the vacation, he regained his energy.

La politique énergétique est complexe.

Energy policy is complex.

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