quantum in French
quantum in French is quantique, quantum, quantité — quantum means the smallest discrete amount of something, especially a fixed unit of energy in physics.
quantum in French
quantique
(physics) Involving quanta, quantum mechanics or other aspects of quantum physics.
quantum
(physics) The smallest possible, and therefore indivisible, unit of a given quantity or quantifiable phenomenon. [from 20th c.]
quantité
(physics) The smallest possible, and therefore indivisible, unit of a given quantity or quantifiable phenomenon. [from 20th c.]
What does "quantum" mean?
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noun The smallest discrete amount of something, especially a fixed unit of energy in physics.
"A photon is a quantum of light."
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adj Involving quantum mechanics — the physics of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic scale.
"Quantum computers use particles that can exist in more than one state at once."
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adj Sudden and dramatic rather than gradual — used loosely for a major leap forward.
"The new engine was a quantum leap in efficiency."
quantum in a sentence
- A photon is a quantum of light.
- Energy at this scale moves in quanta, not smooth increments.
- Quantum computers use particles that can exist in more than one state at once.
- The professor's research focuses on quantum theory.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "quantum" in French?
"quantum" in French is quantique, quantum, quantité. quantum means: The smallest discrete amount of something, especially a fixed unit of energy in physics.
How do you use "quantum" in a sentence?
Example: "A photon is a quantum of light." In French, "quantum" is quantique, quantum, quantité.
Are there other ways to say "quantum" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "quantum": quantique, quantum, quantité.
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