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    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.