L'équateur (en. The equator)

/lekwa.tœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Imaginary line encircling the Earth at an equal distance from the poles.

The equator is at 0 degrees latitude.

L'équateur est à 0 degré de latitude.

Warm and humid climatic zone located around this line.

The equatorial countries benefit from a tropical climate.

Les pays de l'équateur bénéficient d'un climat tropical.

Maximum circumference of a sphere, particularly the Earth.

The diameter of the Earth's equator is about 12,742 km.

Le diamètre de l'équateur terrestre est d'environ 12 742 km.

From the Latin 'aequator', meaning 'to equalize'.

to circle around the equator

To be in a position of neutrality or non-commitment.

tourner autour de l'équateur

to live near the equator

Referring to warm and humid living conditions.

vivre près de l'équateur

hemisphere

Each of the two halves of the Earth separated by the equator.

hémisphère

latitude

Measurement in degrees of the position north or south relative to the equator.

latitude

equatorial climate

Climate characterized by high temperatures and abundant rainfall.

climat équatorial

To be the center of attention.

At the party, he was the equator of the group.

Lors de la fête, il était l'équateur du groupe.

To have a balanced character.

She is really the equator of our team, always composed.

Elle est vraiment l'équateur de notre équipe, toujours posée.