Noyau (en. Core)

/nwa.jo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The hard part inside a fruit.
The cherry pit is very hard.
Le noyau de la cerise est très dur.
The center or essential part of an object.
The core of the Earth is mainly made up of iron.
Le noyau de la Terre est principalement constitué de fer.
A set of cells or atoms behaving as a whole.
The nucleus of a cell contains DNA.
Le noyau d'une cellule contient l'ADN.

Etymology

From Latin 'nucleus', diminutive of 'nux' meaning 'nut'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hard core
A tested, unshakeable person or thing.
noyau dur
core of a player
The essential group of players in a team.
noyau d'un joueur
core of truth
The essential part or the hidden truth of information.
noyau de vérité

Related Words

nut
Hard-shelled fruit containing an edible seed.
noix
core organization
Action of implanting essential elements into a group.
noyautage
to infiltrate
To infiltrate a social or political movement.
noyauter

Slang Meanings

The core as a metaphor to designate a central or essential group.
This team has a solid core that is its strength.
Cette équipe a un noyau solide qui fait sa force.
Core in the context of the famous 'gang' or 'clique'.
We are part of the core, we need to make decisions together.
On fait partie du noyau, il faut prendre des décisions ensemble.