sphère

Definitions of sphère
  1. noun
    a solid figure bounded by a spherical surface (including the space it encloses)
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    boule, globe
    an object with a spherical shape
    perle
    a shape that is spherical and small
    gouttelette
    a small globe or ball
    boulette, pelote
    a small sphere
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    forme circulaire
    a shape that is curved and without sharp angles
  2. noun
    any spherically shaped artifact
    synonyms: boule
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    globe
    a sphere on which a map (especially of the earth) is represented
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    artefact
    a man-made object taken as a whole
  3. noun
    a particular environment or walk of life
    synonyms: circuit, domaine, milieu, réalité
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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
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