la
feminine
/e.nɛʁ.ʒi/
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Translation
energy
Word origin
From Late Latin energia, borrowed from Greek energeia ('activity, operation'), from en- ('in') plus ergon ('work'). The same Greek source gives English energy, and ergon underlies ergonomic.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- energeia
- English cognates
- energy, ergonomic
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralénergies
Examples
' l' .
I do not have the energy to go out tonight.
.
This new energy is cheaper for families.
.
He puts all his energy into this project.
' ' .
I have no more energy after this long day.
' .
The children have a lot of energy in the morning.
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