Atmosphériques (en. Atmospheric)
/atmɔsfɛʁik/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Relating to the atmosphere, to the ambient air.
Atmospheric variations influence the climate.
Les variations atmosphériques influencent le climat.
Concerning atmospheric conditions such as pressure and temperature.
The study of atmospheric phenomena is essential in meteorology.
L'étude des phénomènes atmosphériques est essentielle en météorologie.
Refers to elements that come from or affect the atmosphere.
Atmospheric gases play a role in the greenhouse effect.
Les gaz atmosphériques jouent un rôle dans l'effet de serre.
Etymology
Comes from the word 'atmosphere' and the suffix '-ic', indicating a relation to something.
Common Phrases and Expressions
atmospheric pressure
Force exerted by air at the Earth's surface.
pression atmosphérique
atmospheric conditions
State of the atmosphere in terms of temperature, humidity, wind, etc.
conditions atmosphériques
atmospheric anomalies
Events or states that differ from the usual norms of the atmosphere.
anomalies atmosphériques
Related Words
atmosphere
Mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth.
atmosphère
meteorology
Science that studies atmospheric phenomena.
météorologie
climate
Average state of the atmosphere in a region over an extended period.
climat
Slang Meanings
Atmosphere
The atmosphere of this party was incredible.
L'atmosphérique de cette fête était incroyable.
Ambient air
There was an atmosphere of mystery in the room.
Il y avait une atmosphérique de mystère dans la pièce.