meter

• Nom qui désigne l'unité de base de longueur dans le système métrique, ou tout appareil servant à mesurer une grandeur donnée, ou encore le schéma rythmique en poésie et en musique.

A noun referring to the fundamental unit of length in the metric system, or any device used for measuring a specific quantity, or the rhythmic pattern in poetry and music.

1. A2formalscientific

   The base unit of length in the International System of Units, approximately equal to 1.094 yards.

   mètre (unité de longueur)

   • The table is one meter wide.
   • She ran 100 meters in the race.
   • The room measures 5 meters by 4 meters.

2. measuring deviceB1formaltechnical

   Any of various instruments designed to measure a specific quantity, such as speed, temperature, or electrical current.

   appareil de mesure

   • The gas meter needs to be read every month.
   • He installed a water meter in the basement.
   • The car's speedometer is a type of meter.

   Synonymesgaugeindicatorinstrumentmeasurermeasuring instrument

3. poetic rhythmC1formalart

   In prosody, the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of verse that creates its rhythmic structure.

   mètre (en prosodie)

   • Shakespeare often used iambic meter in his sonnets.
   • The poet experimented with different meters.
   • Understanding meter is essential for analyzing classical poetry.

   Synonymesbeatcadencemeasurerhythm

4. musical rhythmB2formalart

   The recurring pattern of beats or pulses in music, dividing time into equal units.

   mètre musical

   • This piece is written in 4/4 meter.
   • The conductor maintained a steady meter throughout the performance.
   • Different time signatures indicate different meters.

   Synonymesbeatpulserhythmtime

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de mesurer ou de réguler une quantité, un débit ou une vitesse, souvent à l'aide d'un dispositif.

A verb used to indicate the act of measuring or regulating the amount, flow, or rate of something, often using a device.

1. Measure with a meterB2formal

   To measure the amount or rate of something using a meter device.

   mesurer avec un compteur

   • The technician metered the water flow to check for leaks.
   • They meter the electricity usage in each apartment.
   • The gas supply is metered to ensure accurate billing.

   Synonymesgaugemeasurequantify

2. Stamp with a postage meterB2formal

   To stamp mail with a meter that indicates the postage paid.

   Affranchir à la machine à affranchir

   • The office assistant metered all the outgoing letters.
   • We need to meter these packages before sending them.
   • The machine automatically meters the envelopes.

   Synonymesfrank