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    Cellule (en. Cell)

    /sel.jyl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Fundamental unit of life, made up of cytoplasm surrounded by a membrane.
    The cells in our body continually reproduce.
    Les cellules de notre corps se reproduisent continuellement.
    Small space or compartment for specific activities.
    He was assigned to a special work cell.
    Il a été assigné à une cellule de travail spéciale.
    Room or chamber in a prison.
    He spent the night in a solitary confinement cell.
    Il a passé la nuit dans une cellule d'isolement.
    Unit of electrolysis or storage in batteries.
    The computer battery contains several cells.
    La batterie de l'ordinateur contient plusieurs cellules.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cellula' which means 'small chamber.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    crisis cell
    Group assembled to manage an emergency situation.
    cellule de crise
    dormant cell
    A group or person inactive but potentially active.
    cellule dormante
    prison cell
    Room in which a detainee is confined.
    cellule de prison

    Related Words

    cellular
    Relating to cells or a mobile network.
    cellulaire
    cellulite
    Accumulation of fat under the skin.
    cellulite
    cellulase
    Enzyme that breaks down cellulose.
    cellulase

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to refer to a secret group or organization.
    This place is a cell of resistance fighters.
    Cet endroit est une cellule de résistants.
    Expression for a small confined place.
    I feel like I’m in a cell here.
    Je me sens comme dans une cellule ici.