cell

• Nom désignant une petite pièce ou un compartiment clos, ainsi qu'une unité structurelle de base telle qu'une cellule biologique, une cellule de prison ou un élément de pile/batterie.

A noun referring to a small room, compartment, or basic structural unit, such as a biological cell, prison cell, or battery cell.

1. Biological cellA2formalscientific

   The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane.

   Cellule biologique

   • The human body is made up of trillions of cells.
   • Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body.
   • Scientists observed the cell dividing under a microscope.

2. Prison cellA2formal

   A small room in a prison or police station where a prisoner is locked up.

   Cellule de prison

   • The prisoner was locked in a cell for the night.
   • He spent ten years in a tiny cell.
   • The cell had a small bed and a toilet.

   Synonymesbrigcageholding celljail celllockuppenprison celltank

3. Battery cellB1formal

   A single unit of a battery that produces electrical energy.

   Cellule de batterie

   • This flashlight needs two AA cells.
   • The battery cell is rechargeable.
   • Each cell in the battery provides 1.5 volts.

   Synonymesgalvanic cellvoltaic cell

4. Mobile phone (informal)A1informalamerican

   Short for 'cell phone' or 'cellular phone'.

   Téléphone portable (familier)

   • I left my cell at home.
   • Can I borrow your cell to make a call?
   • She's always on her cell.

   Synonymescellphonemobile