Orbite (en. Orbit)

/ɔʁ.bit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Trajectory of a celestial body moving around another body.

The earth follows an elliptical orbit around the sun.

La terre suit une orbite elliptique autour du soleil.

Zone or path within which a satellite operates.

This satellite is in geostationary orbit.

Ce satellite est en orbite géostationnaire.

In a figurative sense, it can refer to the area of action of a person or institution.

This decision exceeds its jurisdiction.

Cette décision dépasse son orbite de compétence.

From Latin 'orbita', which means 'trajectory, path'.

Earth's orbit

The trajectory of the Earth around the Sun.

orbite terrestre

lunar orbit

The trajectory of the Moon around the Earth.

orbite lunaire

to get out of one's orbit

To stray from one's habits or usual domain.

sortir de son orbite

satellite

Celestial body that orbits around a planet.

satellite

gravity

Gravitational force exerting influence on the orbits of celestial bodies.

gravité

planet

Celestial body in orbit around a star.

planète

To be in a state of extreme euphoria or melancholy.

Since he lost his job, he has been a bit in his orbit.

Depuis qu'il a perdu son emploi, il est un peu dans son orbite.

To feel disconnected from reality.

She talks so much about her theories that it seems like she lives in her own orbit.

Elle parle tellement de ses théories qu'on dirait qu'elle vit dans sa propre orbite.