Solaire (en. Solar)
/sɔ.lɛʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
That which comes from the sun or is related to the sun.
Solar panels convert sunlight into energy.
Les panneaux solaires transforment la lumière du soleil en énergie.
That which uses the sun as a source of energy.
Solar energy is renewable and environmentally friendly.
L'énergie solaire est renouvelable et écologique.
Related to the area where the sun is located.
The solar climate is favorable for growing exotic plants.
Le climat solaire est favorable à la culture des plantes exotiques.
Etymology
From the Latin 'solar' which means 'related to the sun'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
solar energy
Energy produced from the sun.
énergie solaire
solar rise
Increase of light and heat from the sun.
montée solaire
solar cycle
Phases of variation in solar activity.
cycle solaire
Related Words
soil
Central star of our solar system.
sol
thermal solar
Technology that uses the heat of the sun.
solaire thermique
photovoltaic
Technique for converting sunlight into electricity.
photovoltaïque
Slang Meanings
A project or initiative that is ecological using solar energy.
This construction site is really solar, everything is powered by solar energy.
Ce chantier est vraiment solaire, tout est alimenté par l'énergie du soleil.
A lifestyle that promotes the use of sustainable solutions.
She lives in a very solar way, prioritizing renewable resources.
Elle vit de manière très solaire, en privilégiant les ressources renouvelables.