north pole

• Le point le plus septentrional de la Terre, situé à 90° de latitude nord, où convergent tous les méridiens. C'est un lieu géographique recouvert de glace de mer dans l'océan Arctique.

The northernmost point on Earth, located at 90°N latitude, where all lines of longitude converge. It is a geographic location covered by sea ice in the Arctic Ocean.

1. Geographic North PoleB1formal

   The northernmost point on Earth, located at 90°N latitude, where the Earth's axis of rotation meets its surface.

   Pôle Nord géographique

   • The North Pole is covered by sea ice all year round.
   • Explorers have attempted to reach the North Pole for centuries.
   • The sun does not set at the North Pole during summer.

2. Magnetic North PoleB2formal

   The point on Earth's surface where the planet's magnetic field points vertically downward.

   pôle Nord magnétique

   • Compass needles point towards the magnetic North Pole.
   • The magnetic North Pole is slowly drifting over time.
   • Navigators must account for the difference between true north and the magnetic North Pole.

3. Figurative or MythicalA2informal

   A legendary or symbolic location, often associated with Santa Claus and Christmas.

   pôle Nord (figuré / mythique)

   • Children believe Santa Claus lives at the North Pole.
   • In many stories, the North Pole is a magical place.
   • The North Pole is often depicted as a snowy wonderland in holiday films.