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centre
le centre
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
a. center (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
La fontaine est au centre du jardin.The fountain is at the center of the garden.
b. centre (Canada) (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in Canada.
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Le centre de Londres est devenu beaucoup trop cher.The centre of London has become far too expensive.
c. middle
Les organisateurs ont placé l’estrade au centre de la pièce.The organizers placed the stage in the middle of the room.
a. center (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
Le centre commercial se trouve à une heure de route.The shopping center is an hour's drive away.
b. centre (Canada) (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in Canada.
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
J’habite à côté d’un centre d’accueil pour personnes réfugiées.I live next to a reception centre for refugees.
a. center (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
Mathilde veut toujours être au centre de l’attention.Mathilde always wants to be the center of attention.
b. centre (Canada) (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in Canada.
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Mes enfants sont devenus le centre de ma vie.My children have become the centre of my life.
c. heart (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Le thème de la domination est au centre du roman.The theme of domination is at the heart of the novel.
4. (politics)
a. center (often capitalized) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
Où se situe ce parti politique ? - Au centre, je crois.Where does this political party stand? - In the center, I think.
b. centre (often capitalized) (Canada) (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in Canada.
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
La gauche, la droite et le centre se sont mis d’accord sur un texte de loi.The left, the right and the centre have agreed on a bill.
5. (sports)
a. center pass (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
La joueuse a réussi un centre qui a permis à son équipe de marquer un but.The player made a successful center pass that enabled her team to score a goal.
b. centre pass (Canada) (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in Canada.
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Le joueur a tenté un centre, mais son coéquipier n’a pas réussi à intercepter le ballon.The player attempted a centre pass, but his teammate failed to receive the ball.
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