noun🔗ShareSondeAny of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc."The doctor used a probe to examine the small wound on the student's finger. "Le médecin a utilisé une sonde pour examiner la petite blessure au doigt de l'élève.medicineutensildeviceorgananatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSonde, explorationSomething which penetrates something else, as though to explore; something which obtains information."The detective used a probe to examine the scene of the crime and gather information. "Le détective a utilisé une sonde pour examiner la scène de crime et recueillir des informations.technologymedicinescienceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSondage, explorationAn act of probing; a prod, a poke."The child's curious probe with a twig revealed a hidden ant hill. "L'exploration curieuse de l'enfant avec une brindille a révélé une fourmilière cachée.actionmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEnquête, investigationAn investigation or inquiry."They launched a probe into the cause of the accident."Ils ont lancé une enquête sur la cause de l'accident.actionlawgovernmentpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSondeA tube attached to an aircraft which can be fitted into the drogue from a tanker aircraft to allow for aerial refuelling."The pilot carefully maneuvered the probe to connect with the tanker aircraft's drogue, allowing the fighter jet to refuel. "Le pilote a manœuvré avec précaution la sonde pour se connecter à la manche de l'avion ravitailleur, ce qui a permis au chasseur de se ravitailler.technicalvehiclemachinemilitaryfuelparttechnologyspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSondeA small device, especially an electrode, used to explore, investigate or measure something by penetrating or being placed in it."Insert the probe into the soil and read the temperature."Insérez la sonde dans le sol et lisez la température.devicemedicinetechnologyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSonde spatialeA small, usually unmanned, spacecraft used to acquire information or measurements about its surroundings."The probe sent back images of the distant planet, showing scientists what the surface looked like. "La sonde a renvoyé des images de la planète lointaine, montrant aux scientifiques à quoi ressemblait la surface.technologyastronomyspacesciencevehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUne provocation(game of go) a move with multiple answers seeking to make the opponent choose and commit to a strategy"Black's probe in the game of Go forced White to decide whether to defend the corner or attack the center. "La provocation de Noir dans la partie de Go a forcé Blanc à décider s'il devait défendre le coin ou attaquer le centre.gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSondeAny group of atoms or molecules radioactively labeled in order to study a given molecule or other structure"Scientists used a special probe to study the structure of the protein in their lab. "Les scientifiques ont utilisé une sonde spéciale pour étudier la structure de la protéine dans leur laboratoire.chemistrybiochemistrybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSonder, explorer, enquêterTo explore, investigate, or question"If you probe further, you may discover different reasons."Si vous sondez plus avant, vous pourriez découvrir différentes raisons.actionsciencemedicinepoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInsérer une sonde dansTo insert a probe into."The doctor probed the patient's wound to check for infection. "Le médecin a inséré une sonde dans la plaie du patient pour vérifier l'infection.medicinetechnologyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
