zodiac

• Nom désignant une zone en forme de ceinture sur la sphère céleste de part et d'autre de l'écliptique, divisée en douze constellations ou signes utilisés en astrologie, souvent représentée sous forme de diagramme circulaire.

A noun referring to a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side of the ecliptic, divided into 12 constellations or signs used in astrology, often represented as a circular diagram.

1. Astronomical beltB2formalscientific

   A belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side of the ecliptic, divided into twelve constellations or signs used for astrological purposes.

   zodiaque

   • The zodiac is divided into twelve equal parts, each named after a constellation.
   • Astronomers study the zodiac to understand the movement of planets.
   • The sun passes through each sign of the zodiac during the year.

2. Astrological diagramB2formalscientific

   A circular diagram representing the twelve zodiacal constellations and their signs, used in astrology.

   zodiaque (diagramme astrologique)

   • The astrologer drew a zodiac chart for the client's birth date.
   • Many people read their daily horoscope based on the zodiac.
   • The zodiac wheel shows the positions of the planets at a given time.