B2 noun Neutre

renewable

/rɪˈnjuːəbl/

A renewable refers to a source of energy that is naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, or rain. In modern contexts, it is most commonly used in the plural form, 'renewables,' to describe the industry or the technologies used to generate clean power.

Exemples

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1

My neighbor decided to install solar panels because he believes in the power of renewables.

My neighbor decided to install solar panels because he believes in the power of renewables.

2

The state government has pledged to source 60% of its electricity from renewables by the year 2040.

The state government has pledged to source 60% of its electricity from renewables by the year 2040.

3

It's pretty cool how renewables are finally becoming cheaper than coal in some places.

It's pretty cool how renewables are finally becoming cheaper than coal in some places.

Famille de mots

Nom
renewability
Verb
renew
Adverbe
renewably
Adjectif
renewable
Apparenté
renewal
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Astuce mémo

Look at the word: Re-new-able. It is something that is 'able' to be 'new' again.

Quiz rapide

The country is trying to reduce its dependence on coal by investing heavily in _______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : renewables

Exemples

1

My neighbor decided to install solar panels because he believes in the power of renewables.

everyday

My neighbor decided to install solar panels because he believes in the power of renewables.

2

The state government has pledged to source 60% of its electricity from renewables by the year 2040.

formal

The state government has pledged to source 60% of its electricity from renewables by the year 2040.

3

It's pretty cool how renewables are finally becoming cheaper than coal in some places.

informal

It's pretty cool how renewables are finally becoming cheaper than coal in some places.

4

The integration of renewables into the national grid requires sophisticated energy storage solutions.

academic

The integration of renewables into the national grid requires sophisticated energy storage solutions.

5

Investors are increasingly moving their capital away from oil and toward high-growth renewables.

business

Investors are increasingly moving their capital away from oil and toward high-growth renewables.

Famille de mots

Nom
renewability
Verb
renew
Adverbe
renewably
Adjectif
renewable
Apparenté
renewal

Collocations courantes

invest in renewables invest in renewables
transition to renewables transition to renewables
reliance on renewables reliance on renewables
share of renewables share of renewables
percentage of renewables percentage of renewables

Phrases Courantes

the rise of renewables

the rise of renewables

future of renewables

future of renewables

mixed with renewables

mixed with renewables

Souvent confondu avec

renewable vs recyclable

Recyclable refers to materials (like paper) that can be processed for reuse, whereas renewable refers to energy sources (like wind) that never run out.

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Notes d'usage

While 'renewable' is frequently used as an adjective (e.g., 'renewable energy'), in environmental and policy discussions, it is very common to use the plural noun 'renewables' to refer to the collective group of green energy sources.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the singular 'a renewable' when they actually mean the general category, which should be the plural 'renewables'.

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Astuce mémo

Look at the word: Re-new-able. It is something that is 'able' to be 'new' again.

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Origine du mot

From the prefix 're-' (again) + the word 'new' + the suffix '-able' (capable of).

Modèles grammaticaux

Most commonly used in the plural form 'renewables'. Followed by the preposition 'in' when discussing investment (e.g., investment in renewables). Often functions as a countable noun when comparing different types.
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Contexte culturel

The term is central to global discussions on climate change, the 'Green New Deal,' and the transition away from a carbon-based economy.

Quiz rapide

The country is trying to reduce its dependence on coal by investing heavily in _______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : renewables

Mots lis

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

Used 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

A1

A 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

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A 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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