électricité
/e.lɛk.tʁi.si.te/
The English phrase 'electricity' is translated into French as électricité.
électricité is used to refer to electrical power. It is a feminine noun, often appearing in the form l'électricité.
Meaning: electrical power (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
L'électricité is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/e.lɛk.tʁi.si.te/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Le jus is a slang term for electricity.
Did you know?
- The word électrique shares its root with the Greek word ēlektron, which referred to amber because it attracts small particles when rubbed.
- The French word électricité was actually borrowed from the English word 'electricity'.
- In a household context, you might hear someone complain about 'le courant' instead of using the formal term l'électricité. While 'current' in English refers to the flow, in French, 'le courant' is a very common way to refer to the electricity supply itself.
Examples in context
- L'électricité est fort utile.Electricity is very useful.This sentence demonstrates how to state that électricité is useful.Tatoeba #3652186 by sacredceltic, translation #279145 by CK
- Le village n'a pas l'électricité.The village doesn't have electricity.This sentence shows how to express the absence of électricité in a location.Tatoeba #11147952 by lbdx, translation #9777909 by helloroto
- J'ai reçu ma facture d'électricité.I received my electricity bill.This sentence illustrates the use of électricité when referring to a utility bill.Tatoeba #1452459 by martin9, translation #1454077 by LittleBoy
- L'électricité est une source d'énergie essentielle au fonctionnement de nos appareils électroménagers.Electricity is an essential source of energy for the operation of our electrical appliances.
- Le courant électrique est mesuré en ampères.The electric current is measured in amperes.
- L'énergie électrique est convertie en chaleur lors de l'utilisation de certains appareils électriques.Electric energy is converted into heat when using certain electrical devices.
- On a eu une coupure de jus pendant l'orage.We had a power outage during the storm.
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Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are in their apartment after a storm.
- ChloéEst-ce qu'il y a de l'électricité ?Is there any electricity?
- GabrielNon, l'électricité est coupée.No, the electricity is cut off.
- ChloéC'est terrible, il fait très noir.It's terrible, it's very dark.
- GabrielCherche une bougie dans la cuisine.Look for a candle in the kitchen.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry électricité, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries électricité, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
