orbit in French
orbit in French is orbite, mettre en orbite, orbiter — orbit means the curved path an object follows as it travels around another body due to gravity, such as a planet around the sun.
orbit in French
orbite
(pinball) A path for the ball on the outer edge of the playfield, usually connected so that the ball entering in one end will come out of the other.
mettre en orbite
(transitive) To place an object (e.g. a satellite) into an orbit around a planet.
orbiter
What does "orbit" mean?
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noun The curved path an object follows as it travels around another body due to gravity, such as a planet around the sun.
"The satellite was launched into orbit around the Earth."
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noun A sphere of influence, activity, or interest that surrounds someone or something.
"The young musician was drawn into the orbit of the city's biggest producers."
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verb To move in a circular or curved path around something.
"The moon orbits the Earth roughly every 27 days."
orbit in a sentence
- The satellite was launched into orbit around the Earth.
- The young musician was drawn into the orbit of the city's biggest producers.
- The moon orbits the Earth roughly every 27 days.
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Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "orbit" in French?
"orbit" in French is orbite, mettre en orbite, orbiter. orbit means: The curved path an object follows as it travels around another body due to gravity, such as a planet around the sun.
How do you use "orbit" in a sentence?
Example: "The satellite was launched into orbit around the Earth." In French, "orbit" is orbite, mettre en orbite, orbiter.
Are there other ways to say "orbit" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "orbit": orbite, mettre en orbite, orbiter.
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