French Conversation · Level 23
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French word
atomique
Pronunciation
IPA/atomik/
Meaning
- adjectiveatomic
Example
Il étudie la structure atomique en cours.
He studies atomic structure in class.
More examples
La menace d'une bombe atomique inquiète la population.
The threat of an atomic bomb worries the population.
Core concept
A tiny atom examined as a system with its own structure and properties.
Common phrases
bombe atomique
atomic bomb
arme atomique
nuclear weapon
Similar words
chimique: Relating to the chemical properties of substances or chemical reactions.
nucléaire: Relating to atomic nuclei or nuclear energy.
Definition in French
Qui concerne les atomes, leur structure ou leurs propriétés, surtout utilisé en physique et en chimie.
Word origin
French atomique comes through Latin atomicus from Greek atomikos, based on atomos, meaning 'uncuttable' or indivisible.
Usage tips
- As an adjective, atomique agrees in number but not gender: structure atomique and propriétés atomiques.