French Conversation · Level 55
73 words
French word
écologie
Pronunciation
IPA/ekoloʒi/
Meaning
- feminine nounenvironmentalism
Example
Elle milite pour l'écologie.
She campaigns for environmentalism.
More examples
L'écologie étudie les relations entre les organismes et leur milieu.
Ecology studies the relationships between organisms and their environment.
Core concept
The living world seen as a connected home, from natural relationships to collective action for its protection.
Common phrases
le mouvement pour l'écologie
the environmental movement
les enjeux de l'écologie
environmental issues
les principes de l'écologie
principles of ecology
Similar words
écologisme: A political philosophy and movement that prioritizes environmental protection.
environnement: The natural surroundings and living conditions of people and other organisms.
protection de l'environnement: Practical actions and measures taken to protect nature and natural resources.
Definition in French
Étude des relations entre les êtres vivants et leur milieu, et par extension l'ensemble des mouvements et pratiques visant à protéger l'environnement.
Word origin
The term was coined from Greek oikos, 'home', and -logia, 'study', then passed through German Ökologie into French écologie.
Usage tips
- In everyday French, écologie often concerns environmental politics or activism, while science contexts use it for the study of ecosystems.
Other meanings
- ecologynoun
Opposites
- productivismeproductivismnoun
Related words
- écologisteenvironmentalistnoun
- écologisermake environmentally friendlyverb
- écologiquementenvironmentallyadverb