centre

Meaning

1. centre, center
2. cross, specifically one directed into the penalty area

Gender

♂️ Masculine

Pronounced as (IPA)

/sɑ̃tʁ/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin centrum, from Ancient Greek κέντρον (kéntron, “sharp point”).

Sentences

Il a pour effet d'attirer plus encore vers le centre de la peinture .

It has the effect of attracting even more towards the centre of the painting.

Au centre de chaque cour est construite une petite église de style Brâncovenesc.

In the center of each courtyard is built a small Brâncovenesc style church.

Le centre de diffusion et la rédaction principale se trouve à Tournai .

The dissemination center and main editorial office is located in Tournai.

Il a travaillé comme directeur général du centre d'information égyptologique.

He worked as general manager of the Egyptological Information Center.

L'embouchure du lac Barrière est situé au centre du lac , sur la rive ouest .

The mouth of Barriere Lake is located in the center of the lake, on the west shore.

La maison de gardien sert désormais de clubhouse au centre nautique local .

The caretaker's house now serves as a clubhouse for the local nautical centre.

Ce Dieu sert-il de centre à leurs circonférences ?

Does this God serve as the center of their circumferences?

La commune accueille le centre médico-psychologique adultes Joseph-Daquin.

The commune hosts the Joseph-Daquin adult medical-psychological centre.