French word

énergique

Pronunciation

IPA/enɛʁʒik/

Meaning

  • adjectiveenergetic

Example

Il est énergique.

He is energetic.

Illustration for énergique (energetic)

More examples

Elle est toujours très énergique au travail.

She is always very energetic at work.

Core concept

A person channeling inner force into brisk, decisive action.

Common phrases

  • être énergique

    be energetic

  • très énergique

    very energetic

  • une personne énergique

    an energetic person

Similar words

dynamique: Active and eager to take action or influence events.
vif: Quick and sharp in reaction or movement, with clear expression.
actif: Regularly active in physical tasks, work, or participation.
vivant: Lively and full of vitality in expression or atmosphere.

Definition in French

Qui manifeste beaucoup d'énergie dans ses actions ou son comportement, agissant avec vivacité et force.

Word origin

Énergique comes through Latin energicus from Greek energētikos, formed from energeia, meaning activity or effective action.

Usage tips

  • Énergique describes a person's forceful liveliness, while énergétique usually relates to energy, power use, or energy production.

Other meanings

  • vigorousadjective

Opposites

  • léthargiquelethargicadjective
  • apathiqueapatheticadjective

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