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    Planète (en. Planet)

    /pla.nɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Celestial body that orbits around a star.
    Earth is a planet in the solar system.
    La Terre est une planète du système solaire.
    Object with a relatively smooth surface.
    A planet can be rocky or gaseous.
    Une planète peut être rocheuse ou gazeuse.
    Figuratively: domain or field of activity.
    He is a leader in his professional planet.
    Il est un leader dans sa planète professionnelle.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    blue planet
    Earth, due to its appearance from space.
    planète bleue
    home planet
    The planet on which one was born.
    planète natale
    planet of the apes
    Expression referring to a wild or chaotic world.
    planète des singes

    Related Words

    astrology
    Study of the influences of celestial bodies on earthly events.
    astrologie
    astronomy
    Science that studies celestial bodies.
    astronomie
    galaxy
    Collection of stars, gas, and dust bound by gravity.
    galaxie

    Slang Meanings

    Upside-down planet
    When we talk about impossible things, we are talking about an upside-down planet.
    Quand on parle des choses impossibles, on parle de planète à l'envers.
    Anything is possible on this planet
    In this context, 'anything is possible on this planet' means that limits are being pushed.
    Dans ce contexte, 'tout est possible sur cette planète' signifie que les limites sont repoussées.