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    L'électricité (en. Electricity)

    /elɛktʁisite/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Energy used to power electrical devices.
    I need electricity to charge my phone.
    J'ai besoin d'électricité pour charger mon téléphone.
    Physical phenomenon due to electric charges.
    Static electricity can cause discharges.
    L'électricité statique peut provoquer des décharges.
    The science that studies electrical phenomena.
    She studied electricity at university.
    Elle a étudié l'électricité à l'université.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'ēlektron' meaning amber, relating to phenomena of static electricity observed on amber.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To make electrons
    To produce electricity.
    faire des électrons
    Electric shock
    Electric shock.
    coup de jus
    The electricity is off
    The power supply has been interrupted.
    l'électricité est coupée

    Related Words

    Electric
    Relating to electricity.
    électrique
    Electromagnetic
    Refers to phenomena associated with electricity and magnetic fields.
    électromagnétique
    Electrify
    To make electrically active.
    électrifier

    Slang Meanings

    To be on edge due to an electric tension.
    He is completely electrified after his electric discussion.
    Il est complètement électrisé après sa discussion électrique.
    To be very excited or stressed.
    She was electrified before going on stage.
    Elle était électrisée avant de monter sur scène.