neptune

• Nom propre désignant la huitième et la plus éloignée planète du Soleil dans notre système solaire, une géante gazeuse de couleur bleue caractéristique avec un système d'anneaux de particules de glace. Dans la mythologie romaine, c'est aussi le nom du dieu de la mer, équivalent du grec Poséidon.

A proper noun referring to the eighth and most distant planet from the Sun in our solar system, a gas giant with a distinctive blue color and a ring system of ice particles. In Roman mythology, it is also the name of the god of the sea, equivalent to the Greek Poseidon.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Roman god of the seaB2formal

   In Roman mythology, the powerful deity who ruled over the oceans, earthquakes, and horses, equivalent to the Greek god Poseidon.

   Neptune (dieu romain)

   • Neptune was often depicted holding a trident.
   • The temple of Neptune was built near the coast.
   • Sailors prayed to Neptune for safe voyages.

   Synonymesposeidon

2. Eighth planet from the SunB1formalscientific

   The outermost gas giant in our solar system, known for its deep blue color, strong winds, and faint ring system.

   Neptune (planète)

   • Neptune is the most distant planet in our solar system.
   • The Voyager 2 spacecraft provided the first close-up images of Neptune.
   • Neptune's atmosphere is composed mainly of hydrogen and helium.