Translation of "compass" to French

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Dictionary translations for "compass"

compass [ˈkʌmpəs] noun

pl. compasses

la boussole f (naut)

A society without religion is like a ship without a compass.

Une société sans religion est comme un vaisseau sans boussole.

le compas m (math)

Charles Walcot investigated the magnetic compass bearing sense in pigeons.

Charles Walcot a enquêté sur le compas magnétique des pigeons.

compass [ˈkʌmpəs] verb Conjugation

compassed / compassed / compassing / compasses

encercler

saisir (comprehend)

Phrases with "compass" (12)

compass bearing - relèvement au compas
bearing compass - compas de relèvement
beyond the compass of - hors de portée de
bow compass - compas-balustre
compass box - boîte à compas
compass card - rose des vents
compass needle - aiguille de compas
compass rose - rose des vents
compass saw - scie à guichet
compass window - bretêque

Contexts with "compass"

A society without religion is like a ship without a compass. Une société sans religion est comme un vaisseau sans boussole.

Charles Walcot investigated the magnetic compass bearing sense in pigeons. Charles Walcot a enquêté sur le compas magnétique des pigeons.

Hikers need to carry a compass with them to find their way through the woods. Les randonneurs doivent emporter une boussole avec eux pour trouver leur chemin à travers les bois.

It was innovation in Muslim communities that developed the order of algebra; our magnetic compass and tools of navigation; our mastery of pens and printing; our understanding of how disease spreads and how it can be healed. Ce fut l'innovation dans les communautés musulmanes qui développa l'ordre de l'algèbre ; notre compas magnétique et instruments de navigation ; notre maîtrise des crayons et de l'imprimerie ; notre compréhension de la dissémination de la maladie et de comment elle peut être soignée.

A baby has no moral compass. Un bébé n'a pas de sens moral.

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