oracle

• Nom désignant une personne, un lieu ou un moyen par lequel on consulte ou transmet une guidance ou une prophétie divine, souvent associé aux pratiques religieuses antiques. Peut aussi désigner une personne considérée comme une source de sagesse ou de prédictions.

A noun referring to a person, place, or medium through which divine guidance or prophecy is sought or delivered, often associated with ancient religious practices.

1. Prophet or seerB2formal

   A person or medium through whom a deity is believed to speak, often giving prophecies or advice.

   Oracle (personne)

   • The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi for guidance.
   • The oracle predicted a great victory for the kingdom.
   • People traveled far to hear the oracle's words.

   Synonymesaugurdivinerfortune tellerprophetseersibylsoothsayervaticinator

2. Source of wisdomB2formal

   A person or thing regarded as an infallible authority or guide on something.

   Source de sagesse

   • My grandmother is the oracle of family history.
   • He is considered an oracle on the subject of ancient coins.
   • The book became an oracle for aspiring writers.

   Synonymesauthorityexpertgurumentorpunditsage

3. Computer softwareB2formalIT

   A brand of database management system and enterprise software.

   Oracle (logiciel)

   • The company uses Oracle for its database management.
   • Oracle released a new version of its cloud software.
   • The IT team is training on Oracle's latest tools.