centre

• Nom désignant le point ou la zone située au milieu d'une région plus vaste, le lieu où une activité donnée est concentrée, ou la partie la plus essentielle de quelque chose.

A noun referring to a point or area that is central within a larger region, a place where a particular activity is concentrated, or the most essential part of something.

1. Middle point or areaA2formal

   A point or area that is approximately in the middle of a larger region or space.

   point central

   • The town centre is always busy on weekends.
   • Draw a dot at the centre of the circle.
   • The shopping centre is located in the heart of the city.

   Synonymescorefocushearthubmiddlemidpointmidstnucleus

   Antonymesboundaryedgemarginperiphery

2. Focal point of activityB1formal

   A place where a particular type of activity or service is concentrated.

   Centre d'activité

   • The city has a new sports centre with a swimming pool.
   • This research centre focuses on climate change.
   • The community centre offers classes for all ages.

   Synonymescoreepicenterfocushearthubnerve centernucleuspivotseat

3. Core or essential partB2formal

   The most important or essential part of an idea, experience, or object.

   cœur, essence

   • The centre of the argument was about fairness.
   • She is at the centre of the company's decision-making process.
   • The chocolate centre of the candy is the best part.

   Synonymescorecruxessencefocushearthubkernelnucleus

4. Focus of attentionB1formal

   The object or person that receives the most interest or attention.

   Centre d'attention

   • The new product was the centre of the exhibition.
   • He loves being the centre of attention at parties.
   • The scandal became the centre of media coverage.

   Synonymescorecynosurefocushearthubnucleusspotlight

5. Nerve control clusterC1formalmedical

   A group of nerve cells in the brain that controls a specific bodily function.

   Centre nerveux

   • The respiratory centre in the brainstem controls breathing.
   • Damage to the speech centre can affect communication.
   • The visual centre processes information from the eyes.

   Synonymescenternerve centernerve centre

6. Dedicated buildingA2formal

   A building or facility designed for a specific purpose or activity.

   Centre spécialisé

   • The conference centre can host up to 500 people.
   • They opened a new wellness centre in the neighborhood.
   • The art centre features exhibitions from local artists.

   Synonymesbuildingcomplexestablishmentfacilityhub