ecology
The word 'écologie' is used in French in the same way 'ecology' is used in English. It refers to the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings. It is commonly used in conversations about environment and nature.
Ecology is a priority for us.
In this sentence, the French noun 'écologie' is used to express the importance of environmental conservation. The verb 'est', which means 'is', is used in the third person singular present tense. The noun 'priorité', meaning 'priority', is used here to denote importance or precedence.
We need a better education in ecology.
This sentence shows that the speaker believes in the importance of advancing ecological education. The phrase 'avons besoin' translates to 'need' and 'meilleure éducation' translates to 'better education'. The preposition 'à' is used before 'l'écologie', meaning 'in ecology'.
Ecology influences our life decisions.
In this sentence, the speaker acknowledges the impact that understanding ecology has on their everyday decisions. The verb 'influence' is the same in both French and English and 'nos décisions de vie' translates to 'our life decisions'.