écologique
The English phrase "eco friendly" can be translated into French as écologique.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective écologique is invariable in gender, meaning it remains the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. The adjective takes an 's' in its plural form to agree with plural nouns.
Did you know?
- The word écolo can be used pejoratively to describe someone perceived as an extreme or naive environmentalist, similar to the English word 'tree-hugger'.
- While écologique is the standard term, you may see écoresponsable on product packaging to specifically highlight the ethical and social responsibility of the brand.
- In casual French, écologique is often shortened to écolo. While écologique describes a product, un écolo refers to a person who is an environmentalist.
Examples in context
- La plupart des options écologiques ne sont pas indispensables au bon fonctionnement de la maison.Most eco-friendly options are not essential to properly running a home.This sentence is useful for discussing how écologique options relate to the function of a home.Tatoeba #1993845 by Aiji, translation #13714211 by zogwarg
- Nous devons choisir des produits écologiques pour protéger notre planète.We need to choose eco friendly products to protect our planet.
- L'entreprise est fière de ses pratiques écologiques et durables .The company is proud of its eco friendly and sustainable practices.
- Nous devrions acheter des produits plus écologiques pour réduire notre impact environnemental.We should buy more eco friendly products to reduce our environmental impact.
- C'est un produit très écologique.It is a very eco friendly product.
- Nous devons trouver des solutions écologiques.We must find eco friendly solutions.
Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are shopping for household cleaners.
- ChloéEst-ce que ce savon est écologique ?Is this soap eco-friendly?
- LucasOui, il est naturel et biodégradable.Yes, it is natural and biodegradable.
- ChloéParfait, je vais prendre celui-ci.Perfect, I will take this one.
- LucasC'est un excellent choix, Chloé.That is an excellent choice, Chloé.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
