Faisceaux (en. Beams)

[fes-o]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A set of several elements or rays, like those of light or an electric beam.
The laser produces a very concentrated beam of light.
Le laser produit un faisceau très concentré de lumière.
A word referring to one or more links or collections of elements.
Optical fiber beams are used in telecommunications.
Les faisceaux de fibres optiques sont utilisés dans les télécommunications.
A term in physics used to describe a flow of particles or waves.
The particle beam was deflected by a magnetic field.
Le faisceau de particules a été dévié par un champ magnétique.

Etymology

From the Latin 'fasciculus' meaning 'small beam'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

beam of light
A set of converging light rays.
faisceau de lumière
beam of waves
A collection of waves moving in parallel.
faisceau d'ondes
body of knowledge
An amount of knowledge gathered on a subject.
faisceau de connaissances

Related Words

light beam
A set of rays of light.
faisceau lumineux
fascicle
A small group or collection of documents or items.
fascicule
future
In a broadcasting context, referring to a beam transmission.
futur

Slang Meanings

Beams of social connections
He uses his beams to get a job.
Il utilise ses faisceaux pour obtenir un emploi.
Beam of thoughts
She has a beam of brilliant ideas for the project.
Elle a un faisceau d'idées brillantes pour le projet.