⚡ Japanese Energy Vocabulary L'énergie
10 essential French words for the Energy scene, each with IPA, English meaning, CEFR level and native speaker audio, plus example sentences. Tap 🔊 to listen.
- électricité /elɛktʁisite/ A2electricityUne panne a coupé l'électricité dans tout le quartier hier soir.A blackout cut off the electricity in the whole neighborhood last night.
- essence /esɑ̃s/ A2gasoline, petrolLe prix de l'essence a encore augmenté cette semaine à la pompe.The price of gasoline went up again this week at the pump.
- charbon /ʃaʁbɔ̃/ B1coalCette région exploitait autrefois de nombreuses mines de charbon.This region used to operate numerous coal mines.
- pétrole /petʁɔl/ B1oil, petroleumCe pays exporte une grande partie de son pétrole vers l'Europe.This country exports a large part of its oil to Europe.
- gaz /gaz/ A2gasNous chauffons la maison au gaz pendant tout l'hiver.We heat the house with gas all winter long.
- nucléaire /nykleɛʁ/ B1nuclear powerLa France produit une grande partie de son électricité grâce au nucléaire.France produces a large part of its electricity thanks to nuclear power.
- carburant /kaʁbyʁɑ̃/ B2fuelCette voiture consomme très peu de carburant sur la route.This car uses very little fuel on the road.
- combustible /kɔ̃bystibl/ B2fuel (combustible)Le bois est un combustible utilisé depuis très longtemps.Wood is a fuel that has been used for a very long time.
- centrale /sɑ̃tʁal/ B2power plantUne nouvelle centrale solaire alimente désormais toute la ville.A new solar power plant now supplies the whole city.
- turbine /tyʁbin/ C1turbineLa vapeur fait tourner une énorme turbine dans l'usine.The steam spins a huge turbine inside the factory.
FAQ
How many French energy words are in this list?
10 words, including A2: 3, B1: 3, B2: 3, C1: 1. Every word has playable native audio and example sentences.
Are these words CEFR-graded?
Yes — every word carries its CEFR level (A1–C2), so you can start with the level you need.
What is the best way to memorise them?
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