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orb in French

orb in French is orbe, sphère, œil — orb means a sphere or spherical object, especially something described poetically — a planet, star, or globe.

orb in French

orbe
noun
A spherical body; a sphere, especially one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star
sphère
noun
œil
noun
(poetic) The eye, seen as a luminous and spherical entity

What does "orb" mean?

  1. noun A sphere or spherical object, especially something described poetically — a planet, star, or globe.
    "The moon hung in the sky like a pale orb."
  2. noun A ceremonial golden sphere, topped with a cross, carried by a monarch as a symbol of royal power.
    "The king held the orb and scepter during the coronation."
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orb in a sentence

  • The moon hung in the sky like a pale orb.
  • The king held the orb and scepter during the coronation.

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What is "orb" in French?

"orb" in French is orbe, sphère, œil. orb means: A sphere or spherical object, especially something described poetically — a planet, star, or globe.

How do you use "orb" in a sentence?

Example: "The moon hung in the sky like a pale orb." In French, "orb" is orbe, sphère, œil.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "orb": orbe, sphère, œil.

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