sphere

• Nom désignant une figure géométrique tridimensionnelle ronde dont chaque point de la surface est à égale distance du centre, ainsi que, par extension, un objet de cette forme, un domaine d'activité ou un milieu social.

A noun referring to a round, three-dimensional geometric shape where every point on its surface is equidistant from its center.

1. Round objectA2formal

   A solid geometric shape that is perfectly round, like a ball.

   Sphère (objet rond)

   • The Earth is a sphere.
   • He drew a sphere on the whiteboard.
   • The sculpture was a perfect sphere made of marble.

   Synonymesballglobeorb

2. Area of activity or interestB2formal

   A particular field of activity, interest, or expertise.

   Domaine d'activité ou d'intérêt

   • She is an expert in the sphere of international relations.
   • His sphere of influence extends across the entire company.
   • The discussion moved into the sphere of politics.

   Synonymesareaarenacircledomainfieldorbitprovincerealmscopeterritory

3. B2formal

   A particular social environment or group of people.

   Milieu social

   • He moved in a different social sphere after his promotion.
   • The artist's sphere was filled with other creative individuals.
   • She felt out of place in that exclusive sphere.

   Synonymesarenacircledomainfieldmilieuprovincerealmworld