English–French

“hydroelectric” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/idʁoelɛktʁik/

Example

La centrale hydroélectrique fournit de l'électricité.

The hydroelectric power plant supplies electricity.

Illustration for hydroélectrique (hydroelectric)

How to say “hydroelectric” in French

“Hydroelectric” in French is hydroélectrique.

Water released through a dam spins machinery that produces electricity.

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

Example sentences with hydroélectrique

La centrale hydroélectrique a été arrêtée pour maintenance.

The hydroelectric power plant was shut down for maintenance.

Tips for using hydroélectrique

  • The adjective commonly follows the noun, as in centrale hydroélectrique, and takes a final -s in the plural.

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