sector

• Nom désignant une partie distincte ou une subdivision d'un domaine, de l'économie, de la société ou d'un système, souvent définie par des caractéristiques ou des fonctions spécifiques.

A noun referring to a distinct part or division of an area, economy, society, or system, often defined by specific characteristics or functions.

1. Economic or business areaB1formal

   A distinct part of an economy, society, or industry.

   Secteur économique

   • The technology sector has grown rapidly this year.
   • She works in the public sector as a teacher.
   • Investors are focusing on the renewable energy sector.

   Synonymesareabranchdivisionfieldindustrymarketrealmsegmentspheretrade

2. Geometric shapeB2formal

   A part of a circle bounded by two radii and the arc between them.

   secteur angulaire

   • The pizza was cut into eight equal sectors.
   • The angle of the sector is 60 degrees.
   • Calculate the area of the sector using the formula.

   Synonymesslicewedge

3. Military or strategic areaB2formal

   A designated area or zone for military operations or administrative purposes.

   Secteur militaire ou stratégique

   • The troops advanced into the northern sector of the city.
   • The general ordered a retreat from the contested sector.
   • Each battalion was assigned a specific sector to defend.

   Synonymesareadistrictprecinctregionsectionzone