renouvelable
/ʁə.nu.vlabl/
The English word "renewable" is translated into French as renouvelable.
renouvelable is used to describe a renewable resource or source of energy. To specifically say "renewable energy", you can use the phrase énergies renouvelables.
Meaning: renewable resource or source of energy (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective renouvelable is the same in both its masculine and feminine singular forms. When describing plural nouns, such as sources renouvelables, the adjective takes an s to agree with the noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ʁə.nu.vlabl/. It consists of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- While renouvelable describes energy, the word renouvelable is also used for a 'renewable' prescription or driver's license in France.
- The root verb renouveler shares a common ancestor with the English word 'novel', as both stem from the Latin word for 'new'.
- In French, the term énergies renouvelables is almost always used in the plural, even when referring to the general concept of renewable energy.
Examples in context
- L'hydroélectricité est une ressource renouvelable.Hydropower is a renewable resource.This sentence shows how to use renouvelable to describe a resource.Tatoeba #9011945 by Micsmithel, translation #4415495 by Jesse
- Nous devons investir dans une énergie propre et renouvelable.We need to invest in clean, renewable energy.This sentence demonstrates the use of renouvelable when discussing clean energy.Tatoeba #1385441 by sacredceltic, translation #897925 by BHO
- En Allemagne, 31 % de l'électricité provient de sources d'énergie renouvelables.31 percent of Germany's electricity comes from renewable energy sources.This sentence illustrates the use of renouvelable in the context of energy sources.Tatoeba #10756075 by TheSnail, translation #3428702 by Hybrid
- Le solaire est une source d'énergie renouvelable très prometteuse.Solar energy is a very promising renewable energy source.
- On devrait tous soutenir le développement des énergies vertes.We should all support the development of green energies.
- J'essaie de réduire mon empreinte carbone en utilisant des énergies renouvelables.I'm trying to reduce my carbon footprint by using renewable energy sources.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are talking about their home electricity provider.
- GabrielJe veux passer au renouvelable pour ma maison.I want to switch to renewable energy for my house.
- ManonC'est une excellente idée, Gabriel.That is a great idea, Gabriel.
- GabrielEst-ce que c'est plus cher que le gaz ?Is it more expensive than gas?
- ManonNon, le renouvelable devient très abordable maintenant.No, renewable energy is becoming very affordable now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry renouvelable, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
