French word

renouvelable

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁənuvəlabl/

Meaning

  • adjectiverenewable

Example

Le contrat est renouvelable chaque année.

The contract is renewable every year.

Illustration for renouvelable (renewable)

More examples

Mon abonnement est renouvelable.

My subscription is renewable.

Core concept

A resource or arrangement that returns or continues without being used up.

Common phrases

  • abonnement renouvelable

    renewable subscription

  • contrat renouvelable

    renewable contract

Similar words

durable: Able to last a long time without breaking down.
recyclable: Able to be made into new products after use.
réutilisable: Able to be cleaned or repaired and used again.
inépuisable: Not significantly reduced by use and unlikely to run out.

Definition in French

Qui peut être produit ou régénéré sans épuiser la ressource, employé surtout pour parler d'énergies ou de matières.

Word origin

Renouvelable is formed from renouveler, meaning 'to renew', with the suffix -able, meaning capable of being renewed.

Usage tips

  • In French, renouvelable can describe a contract or subscription as well as energy, meaning that it can continue for another term.

Opposites

  • épuisableexhaustibleadjective

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