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    Comète (en. Comet)

    /kɔ.mɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A celestial body composed of ice, dust, and rock, forming a trail of gas and particles when it approaches the sun.
    Halley's comet is visible every 76 years.
    La comète de Halley est visible tous les 76 ans.
    A luminous phenomenon in the sky, often associated with a trail of light.
    Comets can be observed in the night sky.
    Les comètes peuvent être observées dans le ciel nocturne.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cometa', itself derived from the Greek 'komētēs', meaning 'long-haired'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to leave a trail like a comet
    To do something remarkable that leaves a strong impression.
    laisser une traînée comme une comète
    like a comet
    One that appears suddenly and disappears quickly.
    comme une comète

    Related Words

    meteor
    Celestial object that enters the Earth's atmosphere and produces light.
    météore
    planet
    Celestial body that orbits a star.
    planète
    satellite
    Body that orbits a planet.
    satellite

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe something or someone that is ephemeral.
    This trend is a real comet; it won't last.
    Cette tendance est une vraie comète, elle ne va pas durer.
    Can refer to a person who has charisma or who attracts attention.
    That guy is a comet at the party; everyone is looking at him.
    Ce gars, c'est une comète dans la soirée, tout le monde le regarde.