sphère

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See also: sphere, -sphere, and -sphère

French

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Etymology

From Late Latin sphēra, from Latin sphaera (ball, globe, celestial sphere), from Ancient Greek σφαῖρα (sphaîra, ball, globe). Replaced Old French espere, from the same Latin source.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sfɛʁ/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛʁ

Noun

sphère f (plural sphères)

  1. (geometry) sphere
  2. (figuratively) sphere, area

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