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    Phase (en. Phase)

    [fɛz]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A distinct step in a given process.
    The final phase of the project required a lot of work.
    La phase finale du projet a nécessité beaucoup de travail.
    A period of time characterized by certain conditions.
    We are in an economic transition phase.
    Nous sommes en phase de transition économique.
    A particular state in a cycle.
    This phase of the moon influences the tides.
    Cette phase de la lune influence les marées.

    Etymology

    From Greek 'phásis', which means 'appearance', 'manifestation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in phase
    To be in agreement or harmony with something.
    être en phase
    moon phase
    The different appearances of the moon during its cycle.
    phase de lune
    to move to another phase
    To change stage or level in a process.
    passer à une autre phase

    Related Words

    phaser
    Device that modifies the phase of a signal.
    phaser
    production phases
    Different stages in the production process.
    phases de production
    experimentation phase
    A period dedicated to testing new ideas or products.
    phase d'expérimentation

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a period of changes or doubts.
    Right now, I am in phase; I don't really know what I want.
    En ce moment, je suis en phase, je ne sais pas vraiment ce que je veux.
    A fleeting state of mind.
    He's going through a bit of a weird phase right now.
    Il traverse une phase un peu bizarre en ce moment.