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quantum Meaning in French (quantum signification en français)

nounquantique, quantum
adjectivequantique
Synonymes:quantitéparticule
quantique in English:quantum
IPA:kɑ̃.tɔm
Phonetic:kɑ̃.tɔm
Plural: quanta
Gender:Masculin
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de quantum en français est quantique, quantum. (En physique, un quantum est la plus petite unité indivisible d'énergie ou de matière pouvant exister indépendamment.)

Definitions of Quantum

  1. 1
    noun(formal)
    quantum

    In physics, a quantum is the smallest indivisible unit of energy or matter that can exist independently.

    En physique, un quantum est la plus petite unité indivisible d'énergie ou de matière pouvant exister indépendamment.

  2. 2
    adjective(formal)
    quantique

    Relating to quantum mechanics or the principles of quantum theory.

    Relatif à la mécanique quantique ou aux principes de la théorie quantique.

Example Sentences

formal

“Light energy is emitted in discrete packets called quanta.”

L'énergie lumineuse est émise en paquets discrets appelés quanta.

formal

“Scientists are exploring the strange world of quantum physics.”

Les scientifiques explorent le monde étrange de la physique quantique.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

quantitéparticule

In English:

discrete unitpacket

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

continu

In English:

continuuminfinite amount

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivequantize
past participlequantized
nounquantization

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

quantum leapidiom

A sudden, significant, and dramatic advance or improvement.

quantum mechanicscollocation

The branch of physics that deals with the behavior of matter and light on the atomic and subatomic scale.

quantum physicscollocation

The study of the behavior of matter and energy at the molecular, atomic, nuclear, and even smaller levels.