segment

• Nom désignant une partie, une section ou une subdivision d'un tout, qui est séparée ou peut être séparée de l'ensemble.

A noun referring to a part, section, or division of something that is separated or can be separated from the whole.

1. Part of a wholeB1formal

   A part or section of something that is divided or separated from the rest.

   Partie d'un tout

   • The orange was divided into several segments.
   • Each segment of the documentary focuses on a different topic.
   • The company operates in the technology segment of the market.

   Synonymesbitchunkcomponentdivisionfragmentpartpieceportionsectionslice

2. Geometric partB2formal

   A part of a line, circle, or other geometric figure cut off by a line or plane.

   Segment géométrique

   • The teacher drew a segment of a circle on the board.
   • A line segment connects two points.
   • The area of the segment was calculated using a formula.

   Synonymespartpieceportionsection

3. Time or program partB1informal

   A distinct part of a broadcast, show, or schedule.

   segment (de programme)

   • The news segment lasted for ten minutes.
   • The radio show has a comedy segment every hour.
   • The final segment of the movie was the most exciting.

   Synonymesfeatureinstallmentitempartpieceportionsectionslot

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de diviser ou de séparer quelque chose en parties ou sections distinctes.

A verb used to indicate the act of dividing or separating something into distinct parts or sections.

1. Divide into partsB2formal

   To separate or split something into distinct parts or sections.

   Diviser en parties

   • The market researchers segmented the audience by age group.
   • The company decided to segment its product line into luxury and budget categories.
   • The software allows you to segment the data for easier analysis.

   Synonymesbreak upcompartmentalizedividefragmentpartitionsectionseparatesplitsubdivide

   Antonymesamalgamatecombineintegratejoinmergeunite