meteor in French
meteor in French is météore, étoile filante — meteor means a streak of light in the night sky caused by a small piece of space debris burning up as it enters Earth’s atmosphere; a shooting star.
meteor in French
météore
A fast-moving streak of light in the night sky caused by the entry of extraterrestrial matter into the earth's atmosphere; a shooting star or falling star. [from 16th c.]
étoile filante
A fast-moving streak of light in the night sky caused by the entry of extraterrestrial matter into the earth's atmosphere; a shooting star or falling star. [from 16th c.]
What does "meteor" mean?
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noun A streak of light in the night sky caused by a small piece of space debris burning up as it enters Earth’s atmosphere; a shooting star.
"We stayed up late to watch meteors streak across the sky during the shower."
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meteor in a sentence
- We stayed up late to watch meteors streak across the sky during the shower.
- A bright meteor lit up the horizon for a split second.
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What is "meteor" in French?
"meteor" in French is météore, étoile filante. meteor means: A streak of light in the night sky caused by a small piece of space debris burning up as it enters Earth’s atmosphere; a shooting star.
How do you use "meteor" in a sentence?
Example: "We stayed up late to watch meteors streak across the sky during the shower." In French, "meteor" is météore, étoile filante.
Are there other ways to say "meteor" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "meteor": météore, étoile filante.
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