axis

• Ligne centrale, réelle ou imaginaire, autour de laquelle quelque chose tourne, est disposé ou est mesuré. Peut aussi désigner une ligne de référence en géométrie ou en graphique.

A noun referring to a central line, real or imaginary, around which something rotates, is arranged, or is measured.

pluriel irrégulier

1. Imaginary line for rotationB2formal

   An imaginary straight line around which an object rotates or is symmetrically arranged.

   Axe de rotation

   • The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
   • The wheel spins around its central axis.
   • The axis of the gyroscope remained stable.

2. Reference line in graphsB1formal

   A fixed reference line on a graph, used to measure coordinates (e.g., x-axis, y-axis).

   Axe de référence dans un graphique

   • The x-axis represents time, and the y-axis represents temperature.
   • Plot the data points along the horizontal axis.
   • The graph has two axes: one for distance and one for speed.

3. C1formal

   A historical or political alliance between countries or groups, often used in the context of WWII.

   Axe (alliance politique)

   • The Axis powers included Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II.
   • The alliance formed an axis against the opposing coalition.
   • The treaty created a new axis of cooperation between the nations.

   Synonymesalliancebloccoalitionententeleaguepact