convection
feminine
Convection in French is convection.
convection refers to the transmission of heat by the circulation of currents. In scientific or technical discussions, you may also encounter the phrase Transport par convection, which means transport by convection.
Meaning: transmission of heat by the circulation of currents (noun)
Did you know?
- The word convection shares its Latin root with the French word convenir, both relating to the idea of coming together or meeting.
- While convection is the scientific term, a French speaker describing a drafty room would likely use courant d'air rather than the technical term.
- In French, the term convection is used in meteorology to describe the process that leads to the formation of cumulonimbus clouds and thunderstorms.
Examples in context
- La convection thermique est un mode de transfert de chaleur.Thermal convection is a mode of heat transfer.
- La convection est un phénomène physique.Convection is a physical phenomenon.
- Ce système utilise la convection pour refroidir le liquide.This system uses convection to cool the liquid.
- La convection thermique explique le mouvement de l'air.Thermal convection explains the movement of air.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are discussing a physics experiment in a classroom.
- HugoPourquoi l'eau chaude monte-t-elle ?Why does the hot water rise?
- ManonC'est à cause du phénomène de convection.It is because of the phenomenon of convection.
- HugoEst-ce que c'est rapide ?Is it fast?
- ManonOui, la convection est assez efficace.Yes, convection is quite efficient.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “convection” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
