puissance

la puissance
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. power
Le nouveau processeur augmente la puissance de calcul de l’ordinateur.The new processor increases the computer's processing power.
b. strength
La puissance du vent a un impact sur la navigation.The strength of the wind affects navigation.
a. power
Le roi détenait une grande puissance politique.The king held great political power.
a. power
De nombreuses puissances mondiales ont signé le traité.Many world powers signed the treaty.
a. power
Deux à la puissance trois égale huit.Two to the power of three is eight.
a. power
La puissance d'un moteur se mesure généralement en watts.The power of a motor is generally measured in watts.
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