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• Qualifie ce qui se trouve au milieu d'une zone ou ce qui constitue l'élément le plus important d'un ensemble.

Describes something that is located in the middle of an area or is the most important part of something.

1. Located in the middleA2formal

   Situated at or near the center of something.

   central (situé au milieu)

   • The hotel is located in a central area of the city.
   • The central part of the garden has a fountain.
   • The central heating system keeps the house warm.

   Synonymesinnerinteriorintermediatemedialmedianmidmiddlemidway

   Antonymesedgefringemarginalouterperipheral

2. Most important or mainB1formal

   Of primary importance; essential or key.

   central

   • Education plays a central role in society.
   • The central theme of the book is love and loss.
   • Her central argument was supported by strong evidence.

   Synonymeschiefcoreessentialfundamentalkeyleadingmainmajorprimaryprincipal

   Antonymesincidentalminorperipheralsecondarysubordinate

3. Controlling or governingB1formal

   Relating to the main authority or governing body.

   central (qui gouverne)

   • The central government announced new policies.
   • Decisions are made by the central committee.
   • The central bank controls interest rates.

   Synonymeschieffederalgoverningmainnationalprincipalsupremetop

   Antonymesautonomousdecentralizedlocalperipheralregional

• Nom désignant un établissement de télécommunications où les lignes téléphoniques sont connectées pour assurer la communication.

A noun referring to a telecommunications facility where telephone lines are connected to enable communication.

1. Telephone exchangeB2formalIT

   A workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication.

   central téléphonique

   • The central was upgraded to handle more calls simultaneously.
   • Technicians worked overnight to repair the damaged central.
   • All local calls are routed through the main central.

   Synonymescentral officeexchangeswitchboardtelephone exchange