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    Mètre (en. Meter)

    /mɛtʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Unit of length measurement in the international system.
    The table is two meters long.
    La table mesure deux mètres de long.
    Indicator of size or distance.
    We traveled several meters yesterday.
    Nous avons parcouru plusieurs mètres hier.
    Marking or reference elements.
    He planted a meter in the ground to mark the spot.
    Il a planté un mètre dans le sol pour marquer l'endroit.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'metrum', from the Greek 'metron' meaning measure.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be one meter away from
    To be very close to something.
    être à un mètre de
    square meter
    Unit of area measurement.
    mètre carré
    to leave the meter
    To move away from a place significantly.
    quitter le mètre

    Related Words

    centimeter
    Unit of measurement equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter.
    centimètre
    kilometer
    Unit of measurement equivalent to one thousand meters.
    kilomètre
    decimeter
    Unit of measurement equivalent to one-tenth of a meter.
    décimètre

    Slang Meanings

    Meter in slang to refer to a measurement of length.
    He said he managed to measure the garden in meters.
    Il a dit qu’il avait réussi à mesurer le jardin en mètres.
    Used to describe a short distance.
    Remember, it’s just one meter from here.
    Rappelle-toi, c’est juste à un mètre d’ici.