🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

énergique

Pronunciation / Transliteration: e-ner-zheek

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Energetic/ˌɛn.ərˈdʒɛt.ɪk/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Le chiot énergique a couru autour du jardin."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having or showing a lot of energy; vigorous.

    "The energetic puppy ran around the yard, chasing after everything that moved."
  2. 2

    Characterized by a high level of activity or enthusiasm.

    "She is known for her energetic approach to teaching, which keeps her students engaged."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'energetic' originates from the Greek word 'energeia', meaning 'activity' or 'operation', which was adopted into Latin as 'energia'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, evolving to describe a state of being full of energy or vigor.

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