Planetes (en. Planets)

/pla.nɛt/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Large celestial body, orbiting around a star.

The planets of our solar system include Earth, Mars, and Jupiter.

Les planètes de notre système solaire incluent la Terre, Mars et Jupiter.

Astronomical object that does not shine by itself, but reflects light.

Astronomers study planets to understand the origin of the universe.

Les astronomes étudient les planètes pour comprendre l'origine de l'univers.

From the Greek 'planētēs', meaning 'wandering'.

habitable planets

Planets capable of supporting life.

planètes habitables

planetary system

The system consisting of a star and its planets.

système planétaire

inner planets

The planets located close to the sun, such as Mercury and Venus.

planètes intérieures

astrobiology

Study of the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

astrobiologie

astronomy

Science that studies celestial bodies and the universe.

astronomie

orbit

Trajectory of a celestial body around a star.

orbite

A term to designate whimsical expressions or ideas.

This theory about planets is truly planetary!

Cette théorie sur les planètes est vraiment planétaire!