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    Térence (en. Terence)

    /teʁɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Movement of water that propagates in waves.
    The terrences of the sea are impressive during a storm.
    Les térences de la mer sont impressionnantes lors d'une tempête.
    Phase of a phenomenon, notably in acoustics.
    The sound térence has been studied by many researchers.
    La térence sonore a été étudiée par de nombreux chercheurs.
    In astronomy, it is the movement of stars and planets.
    The térence of the stars is a complex concept in astronomy.
    La térence des étoiles est un concept complexe en astronomie.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'torrens', meaning flowing or that which flows.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    water térence
    Natural movement of water caused by external phenomena.
    térence de l'eau
    taking térence
    Act of taking into account the different movements or phases of a phenomenon.
    prise de térence

    Related Words

    flow
    Continuous movement of a liquid.
    flot
    wave
    Disturbance that propagates in a medium.
    onde
    current
    Movement of a fluid, expressed by its direction and intensity.
    courant

    Slang Meanings

    Terms used to describe situations of uncertainty or wavering.
    There is a térence in his behavior, impossible to know what he really wants.
    Il y a une térence dans son comportement, impossible de savoir ce qu'il veut vraiment.
    Used to talk about someone with vague ideas.
    He's a bit of a térence, he never knows what to decide.
    C'est un peu une térence, il ne sait jamais quoi décider.