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75 words
French word
bioclimatique
Pronunciation
IPA/bjɔklimatik/
Meaning
- adjectivebioclimatic
Example
Cette école est bioclimatique et bien isolée.
The school is bioclimatic and well insulated.
More examples
Ils rénovent un bâtiment bioclimatique pour réduire la consommation d'énergie.
They are renovating a bioclimatic building to reduce energy consumption.
Core concept
An architectural design that turns sunlight, airflow, and seasonal conditions into passive comfort and energy savings.
Common phrases
maison bioclimatique
bioclimatic house
bâtiment bioclimatique
bioclimatic building
projet bioclimatique
bioclimatic project
Similar words
écologique: Concerned with protecting nature and limiting pollution.
durable: Sustainable over a long period of time.
Definition in French
Désigne une approche ou un équipement exploitant les caractéristiques climatiques locales pour améliorer le confort et économiser l'énergie.
Word origin
The word joins the Greek-derived combining form bio- with climatique, which comes from climat and refers to climate-related features.
Usage tips
- The final -que in bioclimatique is pronounced as a k sound, as in climatique, rather than being silent.