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centers

/ˈsɛntərz/ /ˈsɛnərz/

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noun

Centre

The point in the interior of a circle that is equidistant from all points on the circumference.

Examples :

"The art teacher explained that the centers of the circles we drew needed to be precisely in the middle for the project to look right. "

Le professeur d'art a expliqué que les centres des cercles que nous avons dessinés devaient être précisément au milieu pour que le projet soit réussi.

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Centre

The point in the interior of a sphere that is equidistant from all points on the circumference.

Examples :

"The instructions for assembling the globe clearly stated to insert the rod directly through the centers of both the northern and southern hemispheres. "

Les instructions pour assembler le globe indiquaient clairement d'insérer la tige directement à travers les centres des hémisphères nord et sud.

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Centre

The middle portion of something; the part well away from the edges.

Examples :

"The centers of the target were marked with a bright red dot. "

Les centres de la cible étaient marqués d'un point rouge vif.

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noun

Centre

The point on a line that is midway between the ends.

Examples :

"The teacher showed us how to find the centers of each side of the triangle. "

Le professeur nous a montré comment trouver les centres de chaque côté du triangle.

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noun

Centre

Examples :

"The center of the schoolyard, where the flagpole stands, is the average location of all the trees and benches around the perimeter. "

Le centre de la cour d'école, où se dresse le mât, est l'emplacement moyen de tous les arbres et bancs situés sur le pourtour.

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noun

Centre

The subgroup (respectively, subring), denoted Z(G), of those elements of a given group (respectively, ring) G that commute with every element of G.

Examples :

"In a round table discussion, the person who centers the conversation ensures everyone has a chance to speak and the discussion stays on topic. "

Dans une table ronde, la personne qui centre la conversation s'assure que chacun a la possibilité de parler et que la discussion reste sur le sujet.

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Centres, foyers

A place where the greater part of some function or activity occurs.

Examples :

"shopping center, convention center, civic center, garment center, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Rockefeller Center"

Centre commercial, centre de congrès, centre civique, centre de confection, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Rockefeller Center

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Centre, sujet principal

A topic that is particularly important in a given context.

Examples :

"the center of attention"

le centre de l'attention

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noun

Centre

A player in the middle of the playing area

Examples :

"In basketball, the centers often score points near the basket. "

Au basket-ball, les centres marquent souvent des points près du panier.

sport position person

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Un joueur qui peut se déplacer partout sur le terrain, sauf dans les cercles de tir

A player who can go all over the court, except the shooting circles.

Examples :

"Our basketball team uses two centers who are great at passing and rebounding but stay outside the key. "

Notre équipe de basket-ball utilise deux joueurs qui sont excellents en passes et en rebonds, mais qui restent en dehors de la raquette.

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Centre

A pass played into the centre of the pitch.

Examples :

"The winger delivered two perfect centers into the box, but our striker couldn't convert either into a goal. "

L'ailier a délivré deux centres parfaits dans la surface, mais notre attaquant n'a pas réussi à en convertir un en but.

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Centre

One of the backs operating in a central area of the pitch, either the inside centre or outside centre.

Examples :

""The coach decided to play both of his best centers in the crucial match to strengthen the team's attack." "

L'entraîneur a décidé de faire jouer ses deux meilleurs centres lors du match crucial pour renforcer l'attaque de l'équipe.

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Cintre

A temporary structure upon which the materials of a vault or arch are supported in position until the work becomes self-supporting.

Examples :

"The bricklayers carefully removed the centers once the keystone was set and the arch was stable. "

Les maçons ont soigneusement retiré le cintre une fois la clé de voûte posée et l'arche stable.

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Pointes

One of the two conical steel pins in a lathe, etc., upon which the work is held, and about which it revolves.

Examples :

"The machinist carefully positioned the metal rod between the lathe's centers before starting the turning process. "

L'opérateur a soigneusement positionné la tige métallique entre les pointes du tour avant de commencer le processus de tournage.

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Logement conique

A conical recess or indentation in the end of a shaft or other work, to receive the point of a center, on which the work can turn, as in a lathe.

Examples :

"The machinist carefully created centers in the metal rod so it could spin smoothly in the lathe. "

L'opérateur a soigneusement créé des logements coniques dans la tige métallique afin qu'elle puisse tourner en douceur dans le tour.

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Le centre, les partis centristes

The ensemble of moderate or centrist political parties.

Examples :

"In order to build a consensus and form a stable government, the two major political centers often need to compromise on key policy issues. "

Afin de construire un consensus et de former un gouvernement stable, les deux principaux centres politiques doivent souvent faire des compromis sur les questions politiques clés.

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verb

Centrer

To cause (an object) to occupy the center of an area.

Examples :

"He centered the heading of the document."

Il a centré le titre du document.

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verb

Centrer, ajuster

To cause (some attribute, such as a mood or voltage) to be adjusted to a value which is midway between the extremes.

Examples :

"The therapist helps the family to communicate in a way that centers their emotions, avoiding extremes of anger or sadness. "

Le thérapeute aide la famille à communiquer de manière à centrer leurs émotions, en évitant les extrêmes de colère ou de tristesse.

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Centrer, focaliser

To give (something) a central basis.

Examples :

"The teacher centers the lesson around a key concept to help students understand it better. "

Le professeur centre la leçon sur un concept clé pour aider les élèves à mieux le comprendre.

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Se concentrer sur, se focaliser sur

To concentrate on (something), to pay close attention to (something).

Examples :

"The discussion centered around the recent issues."

La discussion s'est concentrée sur les problèmes récents.

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Centrer

To form a recess or indentation for the reception of a center.

Examples :

"The carpenter centers the drill hole to ensure the screw sits flush with the surface. "

Le menuisier centre le trou de forage pour s'assurer que la vis affleure la surface.