energy

• Nom désignant la capacité d'un système à effectuer un travail, qui peut se manifester sous diverses formes telles que l'énergie cinétique, thermique, électrique ou chimique. Le terme peut aussi désigner la vigueur ou la force vitale d'une personne, ou encore une source d'alimentation électrique.

A noun referring to the capacity for doing work, which can exist in various forms such as kinetic, thermal, electrical, or chemical energy.

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1. Physical vitalityA2formal

   The capacity for doing work or the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.

   énergie (vitalité physique)

   • She has a lot of energy after a good night's sleep.
   • Running requires a lot of energy.
   • He put all his energy into finishing the project.

   Synonymesanimationdrivedynamismforceget-up-and-golifelivelinesspeppowerspiritstrengthvervevigorvimvitalityzest

   Antonymesfatigueinertialethargysluggishnessweakness

2. Physics conceptB2formalscientific

   The property of matter and radiation that is manifest as a capacity to perform work (such as causing motion or the interaction of molecules).

   Énergie (physique)

   • Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.
   • Solar panels convert light energy into electricity.
   • The formula E=mc² describes the relationship between mass and energy.

3. Personal driveB1informal

   The enthusiasm, determination, and effort that someone puts into their work or activities.

   Énergie (dynamisme personnel)

   • The team played with great energy and passion.
   • She brings positive energy to every meeting.
   • His speech was full of energy and inspiration.

   Synonymesdeterminationdrivedynamismenthusiasmget-up-and-gogustomotivationpassionpepvigorvimvitalityzeal

   Antonymesapathyindolencelazinesslethargysluggishness