noun🔗ShareÉpicentreThe point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake."The news reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was only 10 miles from the city center. "Les informations ont rapporté que l'épicentre du séisme se trouvait à seulement 10 miles du centre-ville.geologydisastergeographyworldChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉpicentreThe point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion."The epicenter of the classroom's chaos was the loud argument between two students. "L'épicentre du chaos dans la salle de classe était la dispute bruyante entre deux élèves.geologydisasterpointareaplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉpicentre, point centralThe focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive."During the family argument, the kitchen table became the epicenter of the shouting. "Pendant la dispute familiale, la table de la cuisine est devenue l'épicentre des cris.disastergeologygeographyplaceeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉpicentreThe geographical area in which an ongoing disaster, illness, crisis, or other destructive event is currently most severe."After the heavy rain, the town square became the epicenter of the flooding. "Après les fortes pluies, la place de la ville est devenue l'épicentre des inondations.disasterareageographyworldmedicinediseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAvoir son épicentreOf an earthquake: to have its epicentre (at a specified location)."The earthquake epicenter was located near the small town, causing significant damage. "Le tremblement de terre avait son épicentre près de la petite ville, causant des dégâts importants.geologydisasterenvironmentgeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
