French word

atmosphérique

Pronunciation

IPA/atmosfeʁik/

Meaning

  • adjectiveatmospheric

Example

La pollution atmosphérique affecte la santé des habitants.

Atmospheric pollution affects the health of the residents.

Illustration for atmosphérique (atmospheric)

More examples

Les phénomènes atmosphériques incluent la pluie et la neige.

Atmospheric phenomena include rain and snow.

Core concept

The air surrounding Earth as a broad layer whose conditions affect life and human activity.

Common phrases

  • phénomènes atmosphériques

    atmospheric phenomena

  • pollution atmosphérique

    atmospheric pollution

Similar words

météorologique: Relating to short-term weather or weather phenomena.
aérien: Relating to air.

Definition in French

Qualifie ce qui appartient à l'air entourant la Terre ou qui en est influencé.

Word origin

The word derives from French atmosphère with the adjective suffix -ique; atmosphère ultimately comes through Latin from Greek roots meaning 'vapor' and 'sphere'.

Usage tips

  • In scientific and environmental language, atmosphérique is common, while everyday speech often uses simpler phrases such as pollution de l'air.

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