gaz à effet de serre
The English phrase "greenhouse gases" is translated into French as gaz à effet de serre.
gaz à effet de serre is used to describe gases in the atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to the greenhouse effect.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of gaz (gas), à (to/with), effet (effect) and de serre (of greenhouse/glasshouse).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word gaz is used in both singular and plural forms without changing its spelling. When referring to the gases in a general or scientific sense, the definite plural article les is typically used in the phrase les gaz à effet de serre.
Did you know?
- The word serre in gaz à effet de serre comes from the verb serrer, meaning 'to tighten' or 'to squeeze'. This reflects the idea of the heat being trapped or squeezed within the atmosphere.
- French environmental law often uses the abbreviation GES for gaz à effet de serre. You will see this acronym on official energy labels and carbon footprint reports across France.
Examples in context
- La production industrielle de bétail est la première source de gaz à effet de serre.The industrial production of livestock is the leading contributor to greenhouse gases.This sentence is useful for showing how industrial livestock production relates to gaz à effet de serre.Tatoeba #10466080 by lbdx, translation #3637966 by karloelkebekio
- Les gaz à effet de serre sont une conséquence de l'activité humaine.Greenhouse gases are a consequence of human activity.
- La réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre est essentielle pour lutter contre le changement climatique.Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is essential to combat climate change.
- Les gaz à effet de serre réchauffent la planète.Greenhouse gases are warming the planet.
- Il faut réduire l'émission de gaz à effet de serre.We must reduce the emission of greenhouse gases.
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are discussing a documentary about the environment.
- LéaCe documentaire explique l'impact des gaz à effet de serre.This documentary explains the impact of greenhouse gases.
- HugoC'est un sujet très important pour l'avenir.It is a very important subject for the future.
- LéaOui, Hugo, nous devons agir vite.Yes, Hugo, we must act quickly.
- HugoJe suis tout à fait d'accord avec toi, Léa.I completely agree with you, Léa.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, effet, gaz, gaz à effet de serre, serre, à, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
