Weber (en. Weber)
[vebɛʁ]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
SI unit of magnetic flux.
The magnetic field was measured in webers.
Le champ magnétique était mesuré en webers.
Also refers to a person skilled at smoking meats or cooking on a Weber barbecue.
All the webers in the park were preparing a barbecue.
Tous les weber dans le parc préparaient un barbecue.
Etymology
From the name of the German physicist Wilhelm Eduard Weber.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a barbecue weber
Expresses a barbecue from the Weber brand.
un weber de barbecue
the measurement in webers
Refers to a measure of magnetic flux.
la mesure en webers
a weber enthusiast
Refers to a person passionate about Weber barbecues.
un amateur de weber
Related Words
induction
The phenomenon by which a magnetic field changes over time.
induction
flux
The quantity of fields or forces that pass through a surface.
flux
magnetic field
Region of space where magnetic forces are exerted on electric charges.
champ magnétique
Slang Meanings
A person passionate about barbecue and outdoor cooking.
He is a true weber, never without his barbecue.
Il est un vrai weber, jamais sans son barbecue.
Someone who knows how to perfectly use a Weber barbecue.
He is a weber, his steak is always well grilled.
C'est un weber, son steak est toujours bien grillé.