Nouns ending in -ie are usually feminine.
The suffix often names an abstract quality, an activity, or a discipline.
Il consacra toute son énergie à l'expérience.
All his energies were devoted to the experiment.
La maison est chauffée à l'énergie solaire.
The house is heated by solar energy.
J'investis toute mon énergie dans ce projet.
I am putting all my energy into this project.
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