French word

environnemental

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃viʁɔnəmɑ̃tal/

Meaning

  • adjectiveenvironmental

Example

Elle s'inquiète des conséquences environnementales.

She is worried about the environmental consequences.

Illustration for environnemental (environmental)

More examples

Une initiative environnementale a été lancée en ville.

An environmental initiative was launched in the city.

Core concept

A place viewed through all the natural and human forces that shape its surroundings.

Common phrases

  • initiative environnementale

    environmental initiative

  • dommages environnementaux

    environmental damage

  • impact environnemental

    environmental impact

Similar words

écologique: Related to living organisms, ecosystems, their connections, and their protection.
durable: Aimed at preserving resources and the environment for future generations.
écoresponsable: Focused on responsible practices that reduce harm to the environment.
vert: Environmentally friendly, especially through less pollution or renewable energy use.

Definition in French

Désigne ce qui concerne l'ensemble des facteurs naturels et anthropiques qui forment le cadre d'un lieu.

Word origin

French formed environnemental from environnement and the suffix -al, whose function is to create an adjective meaning related to the noun.

Usage tips

  • Environnemental often covers social and economic effects as well as nature, whereas écologique focuses more specifically on ecosystems and ecological relations.

Related words

  • environnementenvironmentnoun
  • environnementalisteenvironmentalistnoun
  • environnementalementenvironmentallyadverb

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