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constellations

/ˌkɑnstəˈleɪʃənz/ /ˌkɒnstəˈleɪʃənz/

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Constellations

An asterism, an arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognised by astronomers.

Examples :

"The children studied the constellations visible in the night sky. "

Les enfants ont étudié les constellations visibles dans le ciel nocturne.

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Constellations

An image associated with a group of stars.

Examples :

"Looking up at the night sky, Maria pointed out the constellations of Orion and the Big Dipper. "

En regardant le ciel nocturne, Maria a montré les constellations d'Orion et de la Grande Ourse.

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Configuration des planètes

The configuration of planets at a given time (notably of birth), as used for determining a horoscope.

Examples :

"The astrologer studied the constellations at the time of my birth to create my horoscope. "

L'astrologue a étudié la configuration des planètes au moment de ma naissance pour créer mon horoscope.

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Myriade, constellation

A wide, seemingly unlimited assortment.

Examples :

"A constellation of possibilities."

Une constellation de possibilités.

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Une constellation de satellites

A fleet of satellites of the same purpose (such as the set of GPS satellites, or Iridium satcom fleet).

Examples :

"The new internet service promises faster speeds by using constellations of satellites orbiting the Earth. "

Le nouveau service Internet promet des vitesses plus rapides en utilisant des constellations de satellites en orbite autour de la Terre.

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Configurations, groupements

A configuration or grouping.

Examples :

"The teacher arranged the students into constellations of four for their group project. "

Le professeur a réparti les élèves en groupes de quatre pour leur projet de groupe.

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Réseau de relations, constellation

A network of connections that exists between people who are in polyamorous relationships, for example between one person, their partner, and that person's partner.

Examples :

"Within the polyamorous community, people often refer to their interconnected relationships as constellations, recognizing that each person forms a point in a larger, evolving network of love and commitment. "

Au sein de la communauté polyamoureuse, les gens désignent souvent leurs relations interconnectées comme des constellations, reconnaissant que chaque personne forme un point dans un réseau plus vaste et en évolution d'amour et d'engagement.

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