globe

• Nom désignant une représentation sphérique de la Terre ou d'un autre corps céleste, ainsi que la Terre elle-même en tant que planète.

A noun referring to a spherical representation of the Earth or another celestial body, or the Earth itself as a planet.

1. The EarthA2formal

   The planet Earth, often used to refer to the whole world.

   La Terre (le globe terrestre)

   • The globe is facing climate change challenges.
   • She traveled across the globe for her research.
   • The company has offices all over the globe.

   Synonymesearthplanetworld

2. Spherical modelA2formal

   A spherical representation of the Earth or the heavens, typically mounted on a stand.

   globe (représentation sphérique)

   • The teacher used a globe to show the continents.
   • He spun the globe and pointed to a random country.
   • A globe is a useful tool for geography lessons.

   Synonymesorbsphere

3. Spherical objectB1formal

   Any object shaped like a sphere or ball.

   objet sphérique

   • The glass globe contained a small light.
   • A globe of ice formed around the bottle.
   • The artist created a globe of metal for the sculpture.

   Synonymesballglobuleorbspherespheroid