electric

• Relatif à l'électricité ou qui fonctionne grâce à elle ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour décrire une atmosphère très excitante ou tendue.

Relating to or operated by electricity; also used figuratively to describe a very exciting or tense atmosphere.

1. Powered by electricityA1formal

   Operated by or using electricity.

   électrique

   • She bought an electric kettle for the kitchen.
   • The car is fully electric and produces no emissions.
   • Electric lights replaced gas lamps in the city.

2. Producing electricityA2formal

   Relating to the generation or transmission of electrical energy.

   Qui produit de l'électricité

   • The electric company is upgrading the power grid.
   • Electric generators provide backup power during outages.
   • The electric current flows through the wires.

   Synonymeselectricalelectromotive

3. Exciting or thrillingB2informal

   Used metaphorically to describe a feeling of intense excitement or energy.

   Électrique (sens figuré)

   • The atmosphere at the concert was electric.
   • There was an electric tension in the room before the announcement.
   • Her performance had an electric effect on the audience.

   Synonymeschargeddynamicelectrifyingexcitinggalvanizingrousingstirringthrilling

   Antonymesboringdullflatlifelesstameunexcitinguninspiring

• Nom désignant un véhicule, généralement une voiture, qui fonctionne à l'électricité plutôt qu'à l'essence ou au carburant.

A noun referring to a vehicle, typically a car, that is powered by electricity rather than fuel.

1. Electric carB1informal

   A vehicle that is powered by electricity rather than gasoline or diesel.

   Voiture électrique

   • She bought a new electric last week.
   • Electrics are becoming more popular due to lower running costs.
   • He prefers driving an electric because it's better for the environment.

   Antonymesdieselgasolinehybrid