Pôle (en. Pole)

/pɔl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A point of intersection, a center of attraction.
The North Pole is an important study location for climatologists.
Le pôle Nord est un lieu d'étude important pour les climatologues.
One of the two points of a celestial body where the axis of rotation meets the surface.
The Earth's poles are covered with permanent ice.
Les pôles de la Terre sont recouverts de glace permanente.
A specific sector or field of activity or discipline.
This department is the research pole in biology.
Ce département est le pôle de recherche en biologie.

Etymology

From Latin 'polus', which means 'pole, axis'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Attraction pole
A place that attracts many people or things.
pôle d'attraction
Scientific pole
A location where scientific research is concentrated.
pôle scientifique
Employment pole
An organization responsible for welcoming and assisting job seekers.
pôle emploi

Related Words

Polarity
Action of making poles or concerning poles.
pôlerie
Polulation
Process or act of establishing poles.
pôlation
Polar
Relating to poles, often used to describe extreme climatic conditions.
polaire

Slang Meanings

A sectarian group or a suspicious organization.
They have become a real center of manipulation.
Ils sont devenus un vrai pôle de manipulation.
A place or situation that unexpectedly attracts people.
It has become a pole with a mysterious tendency.
C'est devenu un pôle à tendance mystérieuse.