écologique

ecological, eco-friendly

adjective eh-koh-loh-ZHEEK Rare

Origin: Greek oikos (house, environment) + logos (study)

Usage Note

Écologique covers both the scientific sense ('relating to ecology') and the popular green/environmental sense ('eco-friendly, sustainable'). The informal shortening écolo is widely used both as an adjective and a noun for a green-minded person or an ecology party member. Les Verts and Europe Écologie Les Verts are the principal French green political parties.

Examples

"Ce produit a un emballage écologique."

Natural Translation

This product has eco-friendly packaging.

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