noun🔗ShareBoussoleA magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north)."The hiker used his compass to find north and continue on the trail. "Le randonneur a utilisé sa boussole pour trouver le nord et continuer sur le sentier.technologydevicenauticaldirectiongeographysailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCompasA pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle)."Using the compass, she carefully drew a perfect circle for her geometry assignment. "À l'aide du compas, elle a soigneusement dessiné un cercle parfait pour son devoir de géométrie.utensildevicemathtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉtendue, tessitureThe range of notes of a musical instrument or voice."The pianist's compass included many high notes. "L'étendue du pianiste comprenait de nombreuses notes aiguës.musicrangeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉtendue, domaineA space within limits; an area."The teacher's lesson plan had a clear compass: covering the key concepts of the unit within a week. "Le plan de cours de l'enseignant avait une étendue claire : couvrir les concepts clés de l'unité en une semaine.areaspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLimite, étendueAn enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference."within the compass of an encircling wall"Dans les limites d'un mur d'enceinteareageographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLimites, bornesModerate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within."My teacher emphasized the compass of acceptable behavior in the classroom, reminding us to stay within the limits. "Mon professeur a souligné les limites du comportement acceptable en classe, nous rappelant de rester dans les bornes.philosophymoralattitudecharactervalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePortée, étendueScope."The compass of her concerns was narrowed to just her schoolwork this semester. "La portée de ses préoccupations s'est limitée à ses devoirs scolaires ce semestre.rangedirectionareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTour, circuitA passing round; circuit; circuitous course."The child's route to school took a compass through the park and around the lake. "Le trajet de l'enfant vers l'école faisait un tour par le parc et autour du lac.directionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEntourer, encerclerTo surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round."The roses completely compassed the garden, creating a beautiful border. "Les roses entouraient complètement le jardin, créant une belle bordure.areaspaceplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEntourer, faire le tour deTo go about or round entirely; to traverse."The security guard had to compass the entire building every hour to check for safety issues. "L'agent de sécurité devait faire le tour de tout le bâtiment toutes les heures pour vérifier les problèmes de sécurité.directiongeographynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAccomplir, atteindre, parvenir à To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain."The student diligently studied for the exam to compass a good grade. "L'étudiant a étudié avec diligence pour l'examen afin d'obtenir une bonne note.achievementactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareComploter, manigancerTo plot; to scheme (against someone)."The disgruntled employee began to compass his boss's downfall by spreading rumors and withholding important information. "L'employé mécontent commença à comploter la chute de son patron en répandant des rumeurs et en retenant des informations importantes.planactionorganizationbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareTout autour, en cercleIn a circuit; round about."The delivery truck drove compass the block, looking for a parking space. "Le camion de livraison a fait le tour du pâté de maisons, cherchant une place de parking.directionareawayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
