Rayonnement (en. Radiation)

/ʁɛ.jɔ.n.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Emission of electromagnetic radiations.
Solar radiation is essential for life on Earth.
Le rayonnement solaire est essentiel à la vie sur Terre.
Influence or prestige radiating from a person or thing.
Its cultural radiation is recognized worldwide.
Son rayonnement culturel est reconnu dans le monde entier.
Propagation of heat or light through waves.
Thermal radiation is a natural phenomenon.
Le rayonnement thermique est un phénomène naturel.

Etymology

From the verb 'rayonner', derived from the Latin 'radiāre', meaning 'to emit rays'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

social radiation
Influence or prestige within a social group.
rayonnement social
cultural radiation
Impact or dissemination of cultural aspects.
rayonnement culturel
electromagnetic radiation
All the radiations within the electromagnetic spectrum.
rayonnement électromagnétique

Related Words

ray
Line or beam of light.
rayon
radiant
Emitting rays.
rayonnant
radiation
Emission of energy in the form of waves.
radiation

Slang Meanings

Popularity
He has a real radiance in his group of friends.
Il a un vrai rayonnement dans son groupe d'amis.
Charisma
She has a radiance that attracts all the attention.
Elle a un rayonnement qui attire tous les regards.