French Conversation · Level 30
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French word
environnement
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃viʁɔnəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounenvironment
Example
L'environnement de travail est important.
The work environment is important.
More examples
Nous devons protéger l'environnement.
We must protect the environment.
Core concept
A surrounding web of natural, social, and material conditions that shapes a person, place, or activity.
Common phrases
l'environnement de travail
work environment
l'environnement naturel
natural environment
protéger l'environnement
protect the environment
Similar words
milieu: The surrounding setting and circumstances of a person or thing.
cadre: The setting, circumstances, and conditions for work or other activities.
ambiance: The distinctive feeling or atmosphere of a place or gathering.
climat: The prevailing long-term mood in an organization or society.
Definition in French
Ensemble des éléments naturels, sociaux et matériels qui entourent et influencent une personne, un lieu ou une activité.
Word origin
Environnement is formed from environner, 'to surround', with the productive noun-forming suffix -ment.
Usage tips
- Environnement is masculine, so standard forms are un environnement and l'environnement.
Other meanings
- surroundingsnoun
Related words
- environnementalenvironmentaladjective
- environnementalisteenvironmentalistnoun