Cadran (en. Dial)

/ka.dʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Dial surface of a watch.

The dial of my watch is very elegant.

Le cadran de ma montre est très élégant.

Screen of a measuring instrument.

The barometer's dial indicates high pressure.

Le cadran du baromètre indique une pression élevée.

Area on a sundial indicating the time.

The sundial in the garden only works with the sun.

Le cadran solaire dans le jardin ne fonctionne qu'avec le soleil.

From the Latin 'quadrans', meaning 'fourth' or 'quarter'.

sundial

Device indicating the time based on the position of the sun.

cadran solaire

dial face

Part where the hours are indicated on an instrument.

cadran horaire

digital dial

Screen displaying digital information.

cadran numérique

watch

Instrument for measuring time.

montre

barometer

Instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

baromètre

clock

Device showing the time with hands or digital numbers.

horloge

Expression used to refer to someone shy.

He's as shy as a dial in the middle of a party.

Il est aussi timide qu'un cadran au milieu d'une fête.

Used to describe something of little importance.

This matter is a dial, don’t worry about it.

Cette affaire est un cadran, ne t'en fais pas.