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    Thermomètre (en. Thermometer)

    tɛʁ.mɔ.mɛtʁ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Device used to measure temperature.
    I need a thermometer to check for fever.
    J'ai besoin d'un thermomètre pour vérifier la fièvre.
    Instrument that indicates temperature variations.
    The kitchen thermometer shows 180 degrees.
    Le thermomètre de la cuisine montre 180 degrés.
    Device used in laboratories for precise measurements.
    The scientist used a thermometer for the experiment.
    Le scientifique a utilisé un thermomètre pour l'expérience.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'thermos' which means hot and 'metron' which means measure.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take the temperature
    To measure the temperature of a person or an object.
    prendre la température
    alcohol thermometer
    A type of thermometer that uses alcohol to indicate temperature.
    thermomètre à alcool
    kitchen thermometer
    Thermometer specifically designed for cooking.
    thermomètre de cuisine

    Related Words

    temperature
    Measurement of heat or coldness.
    température
    calorimeter
    Device for measuring quantities of heat.
    calorimètre
    thermostat
    Device for regulating temperature.
    thermostat

    Slang Meanings

    Thermo
    Check the thermo to see if it's hot.
    Vérifie le thermo pour voir s'il fait chaud.
    Therm
    He took a therm to reassure himself about his health.
    Il a pris un therm pour se rassurer sur sa santé.