circle

• Figure géométrique plane et ronde composée de tous les points équidistants d'un point central ; également utilisé pour désigner tout objet ou groupe de forme annulaire, ainsi qu'un cycle ou un ensemble de personnes.

A noun referring to a round shape consisting of a curved line that is always the same distance from a fixed central point, or any object or arrangement resembling this shape.

1. Geometric shapeA1formal

   A round plane figure whose boundary consists of points equidistant from a fixed center.

   Cercle (géométrie)

   • The children drew a circle on the paper.
   • A circle has no corners or edges.
   • The radius of this circle is five centimeters.

2. A2formal

   A group of people with shared interests, professions, or social connections.

   cercle (de personnes)

   • She has a wide circle of friends.
   • He moved in literary circles in London.
   • The family circle gathered for the holiday dinner.

   Synonymesclancliquecoteriecrowdfellowshipfraternitygroupringsetsociety

3. Circular object or areaA1formal

   Something shaped like a ring or a round area.

   cercle (forme circulaire ou zone ronde)

   • They sat in a circle around the campfire.
   • The traffic circle caused confusion for new drivers.
   • A circle of stones marked the ancient site.

   Synonymesdiscdiskhooploopringround