half-moon
Pronunciation
/hˈæfmˈuːn/
British pronunciation
/hˈɑːfmˈuːn/

Définition et signification de « half-moon » en anglais

Half-moon
01

demi-lune

the moon when only half of its bright surface can be seen from the earth
half-moon definition and meaning
example
Exemples
During the evening sky, a captivating half-moon hung just above the horizon.
Pendant le ciel du soir, un demi-lune captivant était suspendu juste au-dessus de l'horizon.
Astronomers pointed their telescopes at the half-moon to study its cratered surface.
Les astronomes ont pointé leurs télescopes vers le demi-lune pour étudier sa surface cratérisée.
02

demi-lune, croissant de lune

the time when only half of the moon's lit side is seen from the earth
half-moon definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Beachgoers enjoyed moonlit walks on the sand during the half-moon.
Les visiteurs de la plage ont profité de promenades au clair de lune sur le sable pendant la demi-lune.
Folklore stories often connected mysterious happenings to the time of the half-moon.
Les contes folkloriques associent souvent des événements mystérieux au moment de la demi-lune.
03

demi-lune, lunule

the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail
example
Exemples
The doctor examined the patient 's half-moons for signs of health issues.
Nail polish covered the half-moon completely.
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