domaine

Definitions of domaine
  1. noun
    territory over which rule or control is exercised
    synonyms: terres, territoire
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    archiduché
    the domain controlled by an archduke or archduchess
    duché
    the domain controlled by a duke or duchess
    grand-duché
    the domain controlled by a grand duke or grand duchess
    principauté
    territory ruled by a prince
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    région
    a large indefinite location on the surface of the Earth
  2. noun
    somewhere (away from a studio or office or library or laboratory) where practical work is done or data is collected
    synonyms: champ
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    région
    a large indefinite location on the surface of the Earth
  3. noun
    a branch of knowledge
    synonyms: discipline, matière, sujet
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    science
    a particular branch of scientific knowledge
    architectonique, architecture
    the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings
    ingénierie, technique
    the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
    lettres
    studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
    théologie
    the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
    science naturelle
    the sciences involved in the study of the physical world and its phenomena
    mathématiques
    a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
    électrotechnique
    the branch of engineering science that studies the uses of electricity and the equipment for power generation and distribution and the control of machines and communication
    informatique
    the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
    psychologie
    the science of mental life
    informatique
    the sciences concerned with gathering, manipulating, storing, retrieving, and classifying recorded information
    science sociale
    the branch of science that studies society and the relationships of individual within a society
    philosophie
    the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics
    études littéraires
    the humanistic study of literature
    philologie
    the humanistic study of language and literature
    linguistique
    the scientific study of language
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    base de connaissance, domaine de connaissance
    the content of a particular field of knowledge
  4. noun
    all the competitors in a particular contest or sporting event
    synonyms: partants
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    ensemble, jeu, service
    a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
  5. noun
    a particular environment or walk of life
    synonyms: circuit, milieu, réalité, sphère
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    spère politique
    a sphere of intense political activity
    compétence, ressort
    the proper sphere or extent of your activities
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    environnement
    the totality of surrounding conditions
  6. noun
    an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
    synonyms: circuit
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    liberté d'action, liberté de mouvement
    scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction
    horizon
    the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
    gamme, série
    a complete extent or range: "a face that expressed a gamut of emotions"
    gamme
    a broad range of related objects or values or qualities or ideas or activities
    palette
    the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art
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    étendue
    the distance or area or volume over which something extends
  7. noun
    extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
    synonyms: propriété
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    plantation
    an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
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    biens immobiliers, propriété
    property consisting of houses and land
  8. noun
    an area of knowledge or interest
  9. noun
    a subject of study
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    sujet
    some situation or event that is thought about
  10. noun
    a particular kind of commercial enterprise
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    commerce, entreprise commerciale
    the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects
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