satellite

• Adjectif décrivant ce qui est lié à un satellite ou ce qui dépend d'un sujet plus grand et plus puissant, souvent utilisé dans des contextes techniques ou politiques.

An adjective describing something that is dependent on or subordinate to a larger, more powerful entity, often used in technical or political contexts.

1. Relating to a satelliteB2formal

   Describing something that is connected to or dependent on a larger, more important entity.

   Relatif à un satellite

   • The company operates several satellite offices around the world.
   • They launched a satellite communication system.
   • The satellite dish receives signals from space.

   Synonymesdependentperipheralsecondarysubordinatesubsidiary

2. Secondary or subordinateB2formal

   Describing something that is secondary or under the control of a larger entity.

   Satellite (sens figuré)

   • The satellite state was heavily influenced by its larger neighbor.
   • The satellite campus offers fewer courses than the main university.
   • The satellite town grew rapidly due to its proximity to the capital.

   Synonymesancillaryauxiliarydependentsecondarysubordinatesubsidiary

   Antonymesdominantmainprimaryprincipalsuperior

• Objet naturel ou artificiel qui gravite autour d'un corps céleste plus grand, ou dispositif artificiel placé en orbite pour les télécommunications, l'observation ou la navigation.

A noun referring to an object that orbits a larger celestial body, or a human-made device placed in orbit for communication, observation, or navigation purposes.

1. B1formalscientific

   A natural object that orbits a planet or other celestial body.

   Satellite naturel

   • The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite.
   • Jupiter has over 90 known satellites.
   • Astronomers discovered a new satellite orbiting Saturn.

   Synonymesmoon

2. Artificial objectB1formalscientific

   A man-made device placed into orbit around a planet or celestial body for communication, observation, or research.

   Satellite artificiel

   • The satellite transmits television signals across the globe.
   • Weather satellites help predict storms and hurricanes.
   • The company launched a new communications satellite into orbit.

   Synonymesorbiterspace probespacecraft

3. Follower or dependentB2formal

   A person or thing that follows or depends on another.

   Satellite (personne dépendante)

   • The small country was a satellite of the larger empire.
   • He acted as a satellite to the famous artist, always following his lead.
   • The organization operates as a satellite of the main corporation.

   Synonymesacolyteadherentdependentdisciplefollowerhanger-onminionretainer

   Antonymesindependentleader

• Diffuser ou transmettre par l'intermédiaire d'un satellite, ou tourner en orbite en tant que satellite.

A verb meaning to transmit or broadcast via satellite, or to orbit as a satellite.

1. Orbit or revolve aroundB2formal

   To move in an orbit around a larger celestial body or object.

   Orbiter autour

   • The moon satellites the Earth every 27 days.
   • The spacecraft will satellite the planet for two years.
   • Many artificial objects satellite our planet for communication purposes.

   Synonymescirclecircumnavigateencircleorbitrevolve around

2. Transmit via satelliteB2formal

   To broadcast or communicate using satellite technology.

   Transmettre par satellite

   • The news channel satellites its signal across the globe.
   • They satellite the live concert to millions of viewers.
   • The company satellites data to remote research stations.

   Synonymesbeambroadcastrelaytransmit