duct

• Nom désignant un tube, un canal ou un passage servant à faire circuler de l'air, des liquides, des câbles ou d'autres substances, souvent utilisé dans la construction, les systèmes de chauffage, de ventilation et de climatisation.

A noun referring to a tube, channel, or passage that conveys air, liquids, cables, or other substances, often used in construction, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

1. B1formal

   A tube or passage that carries air, liquid, or other substances.

   Conduit, canal

   • The air conditioning duct needs cleaning.
   • Water flows through the duct to the irrigation system.
   • The building's ventilation ducts are made of metal.

   Synonymescanalchannelconduitpassagepipeshafttubevent

2. Anatomical passageB2formalmedical

   A tube in the body that carries fluids such as tears, bile, or sweat.

   conduit anatomique

   • The tear duct was blocked, causing her eyes to water.
   • Bile travels from the liver through the bile duct.
   • The doctor examined the salivary duct for any obstruction.

   Synonymescanalchannelpassagetubevessel