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concha

/ˈkɑntʃə/ /ˈkɑntʃɑ/

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noun

Coquille

Any shell-shaped structure.

Examples :

"The architect designed the concert hall with a large, elegant concha over the stage to help project the sound. "

L'architecte a conçu la salle de concert avec une grande et élégante coquille au-dessus de la scène pour aider à projeter le son.

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noun

Conque, cavité de l'oreille

The deepest indentation of the cartilage of the human ear, attaching to the mastoid bone.

Examples :

"The audiologist explained that the hearing aid would sit comfortably within the concha of my ear. "

L'audiologiste a expliqué que l'appareil auditif se placerait confortablement dans la conque de mon oreille.

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noun

Conque nasale

Any of the nasal conchae.

Examples :

"The doctor explained that the swelling was affecting the function of the concha in my nose, making it difficult to breathe. "

Le médecin a expliqué que l'enflure affectait la fonction de la conque nasale dans mon nez, rendant la respiration difficile.

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noun

Abside, cul-de-four

An apse, or the plain semidome of an apse.

Examples :

"The light streaming through the stained-glass window highlighted the golden mosaic within the church's concha. "

La lumière traversant le vitrail a mis en valeur la mosaïque dorée à l'intérieur de l'abside de l'église.

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