Industriel

Industriel is a French adjective meaning related to industry, manufacturing, or industrial processes. It is used to describe things connected with industry, such as sectors, activities, or equipment. Industriel also exists as a masculine noun, un industriel, meaning an industrialist or a person who owns or runs an industry. The feminine form is industrielle, and the plural forms are industriels (masculine) and industrielles (feminine).

Etymology: The term derives from industrie, from Latin industria, via Old French. The suffix -el is used in French to form adjectives, producing industriel from the noun industrie.

Usage and forms: Masculine singular is industriel; feminine singular is industrielle. Plural forms follow gender: industriels and industrielles. Common expressions include secteur industriel (industrial sector), parc industriel (industrial park), and révolution industrielle (Industrial Revolution). In design and architecture, the term style industriel denotes an industrial-inspired aesthetic.

Context and scope: In economic, historical, and technical writing, industriel emphasizes aspects tied to manufacturing activity, infrastructure, and the organization of production. It can describe equipment, landscapes, or policies affecting industry. In everyday French, the noun un industriel often refers to a businessperson or factory owner, while the adjective covers broader concepts related to industry.

See also: industry, industrialization, industrial revolution, industrial design. Note: In English-language usage, the word industriel is uncommon, and translations typically use industrial or related terms.