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    Sonde (en. Probe)

    /sɔ̃d/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Instrument used to explore an environment or perform measurements.
    The space probe collected important data about Mars.
    La sonde spatiale a collecté des données importantes sur Mars.
    Medical instrument for examining the inside of the body.
    The doctor used a probe to conduct the examination.
    Le médecin a utilisé une sonde pour effectuer l'examen.
    Device used to measure levels of pressure or temperature.
    The temperature probe revealed a heat spike.
    La sonde de température a révélé un pic de chaleur.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sonda', which means 'to explore'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    heat probe
    Measurement of temperature in a given environment.
    sonde de chaleur
    oceanographic probe
    Instrument used to study the characteristics of the ocean.
    sonde océanographique
    ultrasound probe
    Device used to visualize the inside of the body through ultrasound.
    sonde à ultrasons

    Related Words

    exploration
    Action of exploring a place or a subject.
    exploration
    measurement
    Action of measuring the quantity or dimension of something.
    mesure
    analysis
    Detailed study of a subject or object.
    analyse

    Slang Meanings

    To poke or rummage through something.
    He decided to probe into the affairs to find what he was looking for.
    Il a décidé de sonder dans les affaires pour trouver ce qu'il cherchait.
    To question or test the level of interest.
    She probed her friends about the idea of a trip.
    Elle a sondé ses amis sur l'idée d'un voyage.