polar

• Relatif au pôle Nord ou au pôle Sud; désigne aussi ce qui est complètement opposé par nature ou par caractère.

Relating to the North or South Pole; also used to describe something that is completely opposite in character or nature.

1. Relating to the polesB2formalscientific

   Relating to the North or South Pole of the Earth or another celestial body.

   polaire

   • Polar bears are adapted to life in the Arctic.
   • The polar ice caps are melting due to global warming.
   • Scientists study polar regions to understand climate change.

   Synonymesantarcticarctic

2. Opposite in natureB2formalscientific

   Used to describe two things that are completely opposite or contrasting.

   polaire (sens figuré)

   • Their political views are polar opposites.
   • The two characters represent polar extremes of good and evil.
   • The debate highlighted polar positions on the issue.

   Synonymesantagonisticantipodalantitheticalcontraryopposite

   Antonymesalikeidenticalsimilar

3. Electrical polarityC1formaltechnical

   Relating to the positive or negative charge of an electrical terminal or magnet.

   Polarité électrique

   • Make sure to connect the wires with the correct polar orientation.
   • The battery has a polar terminal that must be matched.
   • A polar magnet has distinct north and south poles.