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center in French

center in French is central, centre, centre de masse — center means the point exactly in the middle of something, equally distant from all its edges or sides.

center in French

central
adj
Of, at, or related to a center.
centre
noun
(geometry) The point in the interior of any figure of any number of dimensions that has as its coordinates the arithmetic mean of the coordinates of all points on the perimeter of the figure (or of all points in the interior for a center of volume).
centre de masse
noun
(geometry) The point in the interior of any figure of any number of dimensions that has as its coordinates the arithmetic mean of the coordinates of all points on the perimeter of the figure (or of all points in the interior for a center of volume).
sujet
noun
(geometry) The point in the interior of any figure of any number of dimensions that has as its coordinates the arithmetic mean of the coordinates of all points on the perimeter of the figure (or of all points in the interior for a center of volume).
centre
noun
A place, especially a building or complex, set aside for some specified function or activity.
foyer
noun
A place, especially a building or complex, set aside for some specified function or activity.
centre
noun
pivot
noun
(basketball) The player, generally the tallest, who plays closest to the basket.
centre
noun
(engineering) A conical recess or indentation in the end of a shaft or other work, to receive the point of a center, on which the work can turn, as in a lathe.
milieu
noun
(engineering) A conical recess or indentation in the end of a shaft or other work, to receive the point of a center, on which the work can turn, as in a lathe.
centrer
verb
(transitive) To cause (an object) to occupy the center of an area.

What does "center" mean?

  1. noun The point exactly in the middle of something, equally distant from all its edges or sides.
    "She placed the vase in the center of the table."
  2. noun A building or place set up for a particular activity or purpose.
    "They dropped the kids off at the community center."
  3. noun The main topic, focus, or most important part of something.
    "Climate policy was the center of the debate."
  4. noun In sports such as basketball, hockey, or football, a player positioned in the middle of the field or court.
    "The center snapped the ball to start the play."

center in a sentence

  • She placed the vase in the center of the table.
  • The dartboard has a small red circle at its center.
  • They dropped the kids off at the community center.
  • The new shopping center opens next month.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "center" in French?

"center" in French is central, centre, centre de masse. center means: The point exactly in the middle of something, equally distant from all its edges or sides.

How do you use "center" in a sentence?

Example: "She placed the vase in the center of the table." In French, "center" is central, centre, centre de masse.

Are there other ways to say "center" in French?

Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "center": central, centre, centre de masse, sujet, foyer, pivot.

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