la
/tɛk.nɔ.lɔ.ʒi/
Translation
technology
Word origin
From Greek tekhnologia, built on tekhne ('craft, skill') and -logia ('study of'). It entered French in the eighteenth century as the name for the study of crafts and industry, and only later meant the machines themselves.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- tekhne + -logia
- English cognates
- technology, technique, architect
Grammar
Examples
Cette ' .
This technology did not exist ten years ago.
L' .
The company invests heavily in new technologies.
- .
My grandfather is wary of technology.
progresse .
Medical technology is advancing fast.
tramways.
The same technology is used for trains and trams.
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