Électriques (en. Electric)

elɛktʁik

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Relating to electricity.
Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular.
Les voitures électriques sont de plus en plus populaires.
Producing or using electricity.
Electric devices must be used with caution.
Les appareils électriques doivent être utilisés avec précaution.
Causing bright or intense sensations.
The atmosphere during the concert was electric.
L'atmosphère lors du concert était électrique.

Etymology

From the Greek 'ēlektron', meaning 'amber', used to designate electricity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

electric energy
Energy supplied by electric currents.
énergie électrique
electric circuit
A closed path through which an electric current flows.
circuit électrique
electric installations
A set of elements allowing the transport and use of electricity.
installations électriques

Related Words

electrically
In a manner related to electricity.
électriquement
electron
Elementary particle with a negative charge.
électron

Slang Meanings

Crazy or intense, referring to a charged atmosphere.
This party was electric!
Cette fête était électrique !
Dynamic or exciting.
This movie is electric, you absolutely have to see it!
Ce film est électrique, il faut absolument le voir !