saucer

• Nom désignant une petite assiette peu profonde, généralement utilisée sous une tasse, ou tout objet de forme plate et ronde similaire, comme une antenne parabolique ou un disque de lancement.

A noun referring to a small, shallow dish typically used to hold a cup, or any object with a similar flat, round shape, such as a directional antenna or a throwing disk.

1. Small dish for a cupA1formal

   A small, shallow, typically round dish that a cup is placed on, especially at a table.

   Soucoupe

   • She placed the teacup on its saucer.
   • The waiter brought a coffee cup and saucer.
   • He carefully lifted the cup from the saucer.

2. Round, flat objectB1informal

   Any object that is round and flat, resembling a small plate.

   Objet rond et plat

   • The UFO was described as a flying saucer.
   • The children threw the plastic saucer like a frisbee.
   • The satellite dish looked like a large metal saucer.

   Synonymesdiscdishdiskplate

3. Parabolic antennaB2formal

   A directional antenna with a concave, dish-shaped reflector, used for receiving or transmitting microwave or radio signals.

   Antenne parabolique

   • The radio telescope uses a large saucer to collect signals from space.
   • The satellite TV saucer was installed on the roof.
   • Engineers adjusted the saucer to improve the signal reception.

   Synonymesdishdish antenna

4. Throwing diskB2formal

   A flat, circular disk used in throwing competitions, similar to a discus.

   Disque de lancer

   • The athlete threw the saucer over 50 meters.
   • In ancient Greece, athletes competed in throwing the saucer.
   • The coach taught him the proper technique for throwing the saucer.