channel

• Nom désignant un moyen, un passage ou une voie de communication, de transmission ou de diffusion, par exemple une station de télévision, une voie d'eau ou un trajet pour des signaux.

A noun referring to a medium, passage, or means of communication, transmission, or distribution, such as a television station, a waterway, or a pathway for signals.

1. Television or radio stationA1formal

   A specific frequency or station for broadcasting television or radio programs.

   chaîne de télévision ou de radio

   • What channel is the news on?
   • I switched to a music channel.
   • This channel broadcasts documentaries.

   Synonymesfrequencystationwavelength

2. Water passageB1formal

   A narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

   Passage d'eau, bras de mer

   • The English Channel separates England from France.
   • Ships navigated through the narrow channel.
   • The channel was dredged to allow larger vessels to pass.

   Synonymespassagereachsoundstraitwaterway

3. Means of communicationB1formal

   A method or system used to communicate or convey information.

   canal de communication

   • Email is a common channel for business communication.
   • They used diplomatic channels to resolve the conflict.
   • Social media channels are effective for marketing.

   Synonymesagencyavenueconduitcontactinstrumentlinkmediumplatformroutevehicle

4. Pathway or conduitB2formal

   A passage or route through which something flows or is transmitted.

   Conduit ou passage

   • The irrigation channel carries water to the fields.
   • The data travels through a secure channel.
   • The channel for the electrical wiring was cut into the wall.

   Synonymesarteryconduitcoursedrainductfurrowgroovegutterpassagepiperoutesewertroughtube

• Verbe utilisé pour diriger ou faire passer quelque chose à travers un chemin, un milieu ou un canal spécifique, ou pour transmettre ou orienter un flux, une énergie ou une communication.

A verb used to direct or guide something through a particular path, medium, or channel.

1. Direct or guideB2formal

   To direct something, such as energy, resources, or attention, towards a particular purpose or goal.

   canaliser

   • She channeled her anger into her artwork.
   • The organization channels funds to local charities.
   • He channeled all his efforts into completing the project.

   Synonymescarryconductconveydirectfunnelguideroutetransmit

2. Transmit or conveyB2formal

   To send or convey something, such as information, signals, or emotions, through a medium.

   transmettre

   • The satellite channels data to the ground station.
   • The artist channels the spirit of the age in his paintings.
   • The radio station channels music to millions of listeners.

   Synonymescarrycommunicateconductconveydirectfunnelpass onpiperelayroutetransfertransmit

   Antonymesblockhaltimpedeobstructstop

3. Act as a mediumC1informal

   To serve as a conduit for spiritual or psychic communication.

   Servir de canal (spirituel/psychique)

   • The medium claimed to channel messages from the dead.
   • She says she can channel the energy of the universe.
   • He channels the wisdom of ancient philosophers in his lectures.

   Synonymescommunicateconveymediaterelaytransmit