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French word
hydroélectrique
Pronunciation
IPA/idʁoelɛktʁik/
Meaning
- adjectivehydroelectric
Example
La centrale hydroélectrique fournit de l'électricité.
The hydroelectric power plant supplies electricity.
More examples
La centrale hydroélectrique a été arrêtée pour maintenance.
The hydroelectric power plant was shut down for maintenance.
Core concept
Water released through a dam spins machinery that produces electricity.
Common phrases
centrale hydroélectrique
hydroelectric power plant
barrage hydroélectrique
hydroelectric dam
Similar words
hydraulique: Related to devices or systems that use the force or pressure of water.
éolien: Related to generating electricity with wind-powered turbines.
renouvelable: Related to energy or technology using naturally replenished resources.
thermique: Related to generating electricity from heat, often by producing steam for turbines.
Definition in French
Qui qualifie ce qui est produit ou utilisé par la force de l'eau pour générer de l'électricité.
Word origin
The French adjective hydroélectrique is formed from hydro-, from Greek for water, and the existing adjective électrique.
Usage tips
- The adjective commonly follows the noun, as in centrale hydroélectrique, and takes a final -s in the plural.