atomiques

Atomiques is a French term that primarily functions as the plural form of the adjective atomique. It is used to describe phenomena, objects, or concepts relating to atoms, and appears in phrases such as structures atomiques, réactions atomiques, or numéros atomiques. In standard French prose, atomiques agrees with the plural noun it modifies, serving to denote things that are atomic in nature.

Etymologically, atomique derives from the Greek atomos, meaning indivisible, through Latin atomus and into French. The plural form atomiques therefore carries the same core meaning and is commonly found in scientific vocabulary, where it adjectivally qualifies plural nouns.

Beyond scientific usage, Atomiques is also encountered as a proper noun in cultural or commercial contexts. The term is sometimes adopted as a name for artistic projects, brands, or publications, chosen for its connotations of science, technology, and futurism. When used as a title or brand name, its exact meaning depends on the entity it designates and is not tied to a single, universal definition.

See also: Atom, Atomic theory, Atomic number, Molecular structure.