technologie

technology

noun tek-noh-loh-ZHEE Less Common

Usage Note

Technologie is used broadly for technology as a field or concept, while technique refers to a specific technique or skill. Les nouvelles technologies ('new technologies') is a set phrase in French media; the adjective technologique follows the same form as in English.

Examples

"La technologie évolue très vite de nos jours."

Natural Translation

Technology evolves very quickly these days.

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