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phase (EN)
nom, verbe

nom “phase”

sg. phase, pl. phases ou indén.
  1. phase
    The caterpillar is in the larval phase before it becomes a butterfly.
  2. phase (astronomie)
    During a lunar eclipse, we can observe the moon going through various phases until it is completely shadowed.
  3. phase (chimie)
    In water, ice represents a solid phase distinct from its liquid phase, separated by a clear change in physical state.
  4. phase
    During the installation, the electrician carefully connected each phase of the three-phase power supply to the building's main electrical panel.
  5. phase
    In our math class, we learned how to calculate the phase of a complex number to determine its position on the complex plane.
  6. phase (dans le contexte de la musique)
    During the concert, the guitarist's pedal malfunctioned, introducing an unwanted phase distortion that made the solo sound off.
  7. phase (dans le contexte de la génétique)
    In their study on genetic inheritance, the researchers discovered that siblings can inherit different phases of a haplotype from their parents.

verbe “phase”

infinitif phase; il phases; prét. phased; part. passé phased; gér. phasing
  1. introduire progressivement
    The company decided to phase in remote working options over the next six months while phasing out mandatory office attendance.
  2. passer à travers
    During the magic show, the magician amazed the audience by phasing his hand through a solid wall.
  3. utiliser un phaser
    The captain ordered his crew to phase the enemy ship before it could escape.