French word

hémisphère

Pronunciation

IPA/emisfɛʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounhemisphere

Example

L'hémisphère nord est plus peuplé que l'hémisphère sud.

The Northern Hemisphere is more populated than the Southern Hemisphere.

Illustration for hémisphère (hemisphere)

More examples

Dans l'hémisphère sud, les saisons sont inversées.

In the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons are reversed.

Core concept

One half of a complete sphere, used to mark a geographic region or one side of an organ.

Common phrases

  • hémisphère nord

    northern hemisphere

  • hémisphère sud

    southern hemisphere

Similar words

moitié: One of the two parts made when a whole is divided in two.
partie: A distinct part or unit within a larger whole.
côté: A position on one side or aspect of an object or place.
région: A defined geographic area or territory.

Definition in French

Désigne la moitié d'une sphère, utilisé pour des divisions géographiques ou anatomiques.

Word origin

The French noun comes from Latin hemisphaerium, a borrowing built from Greek hēmi- 'half' and sphaira 'sphere'.

Usage tips

  • The initial h is silent, so French uses l'hémisphère rather than le hémisphère after the definite article.

Other meanings

  • cerebral hemispherenoun

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