Orbites (en. Orbits)

ɔʁ.bit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Curved path described by a gravitational object around another object.

Earth follows an orbit around the Sun.

La Terre suit une orbite autour du Soleil.

Term used in astronomy to refer to the trajectory of a satellite.

The orbits of satellites can vary depending on their altitude.

Les orbites des satellites peuvent varier selon leur altitude.

In geometry, can refer to a circular trajectory.

The orbits of electrons around the nucleus are abstract models.

Les orbites des électrons autour du noyau sont des modèles abstraits.

From the Latin 'orbita', which means 'circle' or 'traces left by a passage'.

eccentric orbits

Trajectories that deviate from the classic circular shape.

orbites excentriques

geostationary orbits

Orbits where a satellite remains fixed above a point on Earth.

orbites géostationnaires

elliptical orbits

Orbits in the shape of an ellipse, like that of Earth.

orbites elliptiques

satellite

Object that revolves around a celestial body.

satellite

gravity

Force of attraction between two masses.

gravité

planet

Celestial body that orbits around a star.

planète

Being in a no-exit situation.

He is in a complicated orbit with his financial problems.

Il est dans une orbite compliquée avec ses problèmes financiers.

Feeling disconnected from reality.

Since he lost his job, he is in an orbit.

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