power
Power refers to the ability to do something or to control people and things. It also means the energy, like electricity, used to make machines, lights, and heaters work.
Exemples
3 sur 5The computer will not start because it has no power.
The computer has no electricity to turn on.
The president has the power to sign new laws.
The leader has the official right to approve rules.
Switch off the power before you leave the house.
Turn off the lights and electricity before going out.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'Power outlet' in the wall. It gives your phone the 'strength' to work.
Quiz rapide
The storm caused a _____ cut, and now all the lights are off.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : power
Exemples
The computer will not start because it has no power.
everydayThe computer has no electricity to turn on.
The president has the power to sign new laws.
formalThe leader has the official right to approve rules.
Switch off the power before you leave the house.
informalTurn off the lights and electricity before going out.
Scientists are studying the power of the sun to create clean energy.
academicResearchers are looking at the sun's strength for electricity.
We need to increase our market power to beat the competition.
businessThe company needs more influence in the industry.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
Knowledge is power
Knowing things makes you more effective and influential
Power trip
Acting bossy because you enjoy having control
The powers that be
The people who are in charge of a situation
Souvent confondu avec
Force usually implies physical pushing or pulling, while power is a more general ability or control.
Strength is often about physical muscle or durability, whereas power is about the capacity to act or use energy.
Notes d'usage
Use 'power' as an uncountable noun when talking about electricity (e.g., 'the power is out'). Use it as a countable noun when talking about influential nations (e.g., 'world powers').
Erreurs courantes
Learners often say 'open the power' instead of 'turn on the power' when referring to electricity.
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'Power outlet' in the wall. It gives your phone the 'strength' to work.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Old French word 'poir', which means 'to be able'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many Western cultures, 'empowerment' is a common social goal, focusing on giving power to individuals.
Quiz rapide
The storm caused a _____ cut, and now all the lights are off.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : power
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of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
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or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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