French Conversation · Level 26
89 words
French word
chimie
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃimi/
Meaning
- feminine nounchemistry
Example
Elle étudie la chimie à l'université.
She studies chemistry at university.
More examples
Le cours de chimie commence à neuf heures.
The chemistry course starts at nine o'clock.
Core concept
Things that come together can produce new properties or an easy connection between them.
Common phrases
étudier la chimie
study chemistry
cours de chimie
chemistry course
laboratoire de chimie
chemistry laboratory
Similar words
rapport: An easy, comfortable connection in which people relate naturally.
entente: A shared understanding that helps people get along successfully.
affinité: A natural liking between people with similar character or preferences.
harmonie: A pleasing unity among movements, ideas, or actions.
Definition in French
La chimie est la science des substances et de leurs transformations ; au sens figuré, elle signifie l'entente, l'attirance ou la facilité de relation entre personnes.
Word origin
The French word chimie derives from ancient Greek χημεία through Latin chymia and medieval alchimie, before naming the modern science of substances and their transformations.
Usage tips
- French can use chimie figuratively for a good connection between colleagues or teammates, not only for romantic attraction.