Solaires (en. Solar)

/so.lɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Related to the sun.
Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity.
Les panneaux solaires convertissent la lumière du soleil en électricité.
That uses solar energy.
Solar houses are designed to maximize the use of solar energy.
Les maisons solaires sont conçues pour maximiser l'utilisation de l'énergie solaire.
Specific to the sun.
These plants need a sunny location to grow well.
Ces plantes ont besoin d'un emplacement solaire pour bien croître.

Etymology

From the word 'sun', derived from the Latin 'sol', with the suffix -aire indicating a relationship or belonging.

Common Phrases and Expressions

solar energy
Energy produced by the sun.
énergie solaire
solar panels
Devices that capture sunlight to convert it into energy.
panneaux solaires
solar rays
Light and heat emitted by the sun.
rayons solaires

Related Words

sun
Star around which the Earth orbits.
soleil
solar
Related to the sun.
solaire
photovoltaic
Technology that converts sunlight into electricity.
photovoltaïque

Slang Meanings

To use too much solar energy.
This house is so solar that it could power a small neighborhood.
Cette maison est tellement solaire qu'elle pourrait alimenter un petit quartier.
To have a radiant personality.
She is really solar, always in a good mood.
Elle est vraiment solaire, toujours de bonne humeur.