Cercles (en. Circles)

sɛʁkl

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A flat shape defined by a set of points equidistant from a center.

The teacher drew circles on the board to explain the concept.

Le professeur a dessiné des cercles sur le tableau pour expliquer le concept.

A group of people sharing common interests.

She attends literary circles to discuss her readings.

Elle fréquente des cercles littéraires pour discuter de ses lectures.

An informal event or meeting.

They gathered in a circle to talk about their projects.

Ils se sont réunis dans un cercle pour parler de leurs projets.

From the Latin 'circulus', diminutive of 'circus', which means circle.

vicious circles

Situation where a cause and an effect mutually reinforce each other.

cercles vicieux

step out of the usual circles

Explore new areas or social groups.

sortir des cercles habituels

form a circle

Form a group around a common interest or discussion.

faire cercle

circular

Relative to a circle.

circulaire

peripheral

Related to the limits or outline of a circle.

periphérique

orbit

Trajectory of a body around another, which may have a circular shape.

orbite

circles of friends

He met new people in his circles of friends.

Il a rencontré de nouvelles personnes dans ses cercles d'amis.

circle of trust

I only share this with my circle of trust.

Je ne partage cela qu'avec mon cercle de confiance.