French Conversation · Level 21
89 words
French word
écologiste
Pronunciation
IPA/ekoloʒist/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)environmentalist
Example
Mon ami est écologiste.
My friend is an environmentalist.
More examples
Les écologistes protestent contre la déforestation.
Environmental activists protest against deforestation.
Core concept
A person working to protect ecosystems and promote ways of living that reduce environmental harm.
Common phrases
être écologiste
be an environmental activist
les écologistes
environmental activists
Similar words
écolo: An informal term for someone concerned about the environment.
activiste: A person who actively campaigns for changes to rights or institutions.
défenseur de la nature: A person who advocates protecting nature and takes part in conservation work.
Definition in French
Personne qui milite ou travaille pour la protection de la nature et la promotion de pratiques écologiques.
Word origin
The noun was formed in French from écologie with the productive suffix -iste, while écologie ultimately comes through German Ökologie from Greek oikos and logos.
Usage tips
- Écolo is the common shortened form of écologiste, whereas écologiste is more neutral and formal in professional descriptions.