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    Compas (en. Compass)

    /kɔ̃.pa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Drawing instrument that allows for tracing circles.
    He used a compass to draw a large circle on the paper.
    Il a utilisé un compas pour dessiner un grand cercle sur le papier.
    Set of directions or markers.
    The navigation compass guided him through the storm.
    Le compas de navigation l'a guidé à travers la tempête.
    State of equilibrium or harmony.
    She found her inner compass after meditating.
    Elle a retrouvé son compas intérieur après la méditation.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'compassare', meaning to measure.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a good eye for distance
    To have a good estimation of distances.
    avoir le compas dans l'œil
    to lose one's bearings
    To become disoriented or confused.
    perdre son compas
    to keep one's compass well sharpened
    To remain precise in one's actions or thoughts.
    garder le compas bien aiguisé

    Related Words

    compass
    Navigation instrument that indicates north.
    boussole
    ruler
    Instrument for measuring or drawing straight lines.
    règle
    circumference
    Distance around a circle.
    circonférence

    Slang Meanings

    To have a good sense of direction.
    She always knew where to go; she has a good eye for distance.
    Elle a toujours su où aller, elle a le compas dans l'œil.
    To be disenchanted or lost in one's goals.
    At this stage in his life, he really has lost his bearings.
    À ce stade de sa vie, il a vraiment perdu son compas.