Le noyau
Example: Le noyau de la Terre est composé de fer et de nickel.
Definition
"Le noyau" refers to the central part or core of an object, often used in scientific contexts such as geology to describe the Earth's central region composed primarily of iron and nickel.
Etymology
The term "le noyau" comes from Old French, originally meaning 'kernel' or 'core,' related to the Latin word 'nucleus,' which also means 'kernel' or 'little nut.' Did you know that this word shares its root with the English word 'nucleus,' highlighting its central or essential nature?
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"Le noyau" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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