French word

éolien

Pronunciation

IPA/eoljɛ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectivewind

Example

L'énergie éolienne est propre.

Wind energy is clean.

Illustration for éolien (wind)

More examples

Le parc éolien près de la ville fournit de l'électricité.

The wind farm near the city supplies electricity.

Core concept

Rows of turbines turn in the wind, linking moving air with the machines and power systems built to harness it.

Common phrases

  • énergie éolienne

    wind energy

  • parc éolien

    wind farm

Similar words

solaire: Powered by energy from the sun's light or heat.
renouvelable: Replenished by natural processes for continued use.

Definition in French

Qui se rapporte au vent ou qui utilise la force du vent, surtout pour désigner des installations qui produisent de l'électricité.

Word origin

Éolien comes through Latin aeolicus from Greek Aiolos, the name of the mythological keeper of the winds.

Usage tips

  • Éolien is masculine and éolienne is feminine, as in un parc éolien and une centrale éolienne.

Other meanings

  • wind powernoun

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