géologie
/ʒe.ɔ.lɔ.ʒi/feminine
The English word "geology" is translated into French as géologie.
géologie refers to the study of the Earth.
Meaning: the study of the Earth (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of 4 syllables: /ʒe.ɔ.lɔ.ʒi/.
Did you know?
- In France, the study of géologie is deeply tied to the history of terroir, the concept where the specific geology of a plot of land defines the taste of wine.
- In French literature, particularly in the works of Jules Verne, géologie is often framed as an adventure of discovery rather than just a dry science.
- If you were studying 'geology' in a French university, you would be studying les sciences de la Terre, a phrase that is often used as the official name for the department.
Examples in context
- Je n'y connais rien en géologie.I don't know anything about geology.Tatoeba #11185904 by lbdx, translation #2361229 by CK
- La géologie est l'étude scientifique de la structure, de la composition et de l'histoire de la Terre.Geology is the scientific study of the structure, composition, and history of the Earth.
- La science géologique nécessite une compréhension approfondie des processus géologiques.The field of geology requires a deep understanding of geological processes.
- L'étude des roches permet de comprendre la formation géologique d'une région.Studying rocks allows us to understand the geological formation of a region.
- J'ai toujours été intéressé par les sciences de la Terre, notamment la géologie.I've always been interested in earth sciences, particularly geology.
- Je suis fasciné par la science des roches et par la façon dont elles nous racontent l'histoire de la Terre.I'm fascinated by the science of rocks and how they tell us the story of the Earth.
- L'étude de la Terre nous révèle des merveilles géologiques insoupçonnées.The study of Earth reveals unsuspected geological wonders.
- La géologie est une science passionnante.Geology is a fascinating science.
- Il étudie la géologie à l'université.He studies geology at the university.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing their university majors in a cafe.
- ChloéQu'est-ce que tu étudies, Lucas ?What are you studying, Lucas?
- LucasJ'aime beaucoup la géologie.I really like geology.
- ChloéC'est une spécialité très difficile.It is a very difficult specialty.
- LucasC'est vrai, mais c'est passionnant.It's true, but it is fascinating.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “geology” translations and entries géologie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
