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globe

/ɡlɔb/
noun★BeginnerLoanword from English globe
general

A spherical representation of the Earth, often used for educational or decorative purposes.

Les enfants aiment tourner le globe pour découvrir de nouveaux pays.

Children love to spin the globe to discover new countries.

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The term 'globe' can also refer to a spherical object in general, but its most common usage is in reference to the Earth.

Collocations

globe terrestreterrestrial globetourner le globeto spin the globe

Synonyms

Related Phrases

tourner le globephrase
to travel around the world

💡Pro Tip

Usage Tip

'Globe' is often used in the context of geography and education, particularly in reference to a model of the Earth.

📖Word Origin

From Old French 'globe,' from Latin 'globus,' meaning 'round mass or sphere.'

📝Usage Notes

In French, 'globe' is most commonly used to refer to a model of the Earth, though it can also refer to any spherical object. The term is often used in educational contexts.

Word Breakdown

glob
round mass or sphere
root
+
-e
noun ending
suffix
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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