Translations for Richter scale in the English»French Dictionary

Richter scale [Brit ˈrɪktə, Am ˈrɪktər ˌskeɪl] N

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Richter scale

échelle f de Richter

on the Richter scale

sur l'échelle de Richter

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I.scale [Brit skeɪl, Am skeɪl] N

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1. scale (extent):

scale (of crisis, disaster, success, violence)

étendue f (of de)

scale (of reform, development, defeat, recession, task)

ampleur f (of de)

scale (of activity, operation)

envergure f (of de)

scale (of support, change)

degré m (of de)

on a large/small scale

à grande/petite échelle

on an unexpected/a modest scale

d'une ampleur inattendue/modeste

3. scale (for maps, models):

on a scale of 2 km to 1 cm

à une échelle de 1 cm pour 2 km

the model is out of or not to scale

la maquette n'est pas à l'échelle

4. scale (on thermometer, gauge etc):

5. scale (for weighing):

7. scale ZOOL (on fish, insect):

II.scales N

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scales npl:

III.scale [Brit skeɪl, Am skeɪl] VB trans

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1. scale (climb):

scale wall, peak, tower

2. scale (take scales off):

IV.scale [Brit skeɪl, Am skeɪl]

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the scales fell from my eyes

tout d'un coup j'ai compris

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Richter scale N

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Richter scale

échelle f de Richter

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I.scale¹ [skeɪl] N

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1. scale ZOOL:

2. scale no pl (mineral coating):

scale of a boiler, coffee machine, iron

3. scale MED:

plaque f dentaire

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2. scale:

scale(s) (weighing device)

a bathroom scale

un pèse-personne

3. scale no pl (great size):

advantages of scale

les avantages mpl du commerce de grande envergure

4. scale MUS:

practice scales

faire des gammes

Phrases:

to tip the scales

faire pencher la balance

II.scale² [skeɪl] VB trans

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to scale the heights of a profession fig

gravir les échelons d'une profession

III.scale² [skeɪl] VB intr ECON

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être en (phase d')expansion

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The earthquakes of 2000, which registered 7.3 on the Richter scale, of 2007, with its 3.5 meters tsunami, had no effect on the strongly-built fort. en.wikipedia.org

The area covered by the department is seismically active, with earthquakes measuring from 4.5 to 5.2 on the Richter scale. en.wikipedia.org

Earthquakes in the region have exceeded 5 on the Richter scale. en.wikipedia.org

They were shown finding the earthquake's magnitude to be 9.9 on the Richter scale. en.wikipedia.org

Two of the largest, estimated at approximately 5.75 (moderate) on the Richter scale occurred in 1382 and 1580. en.wikipedia.org

According to specialists bridge is able to withstand tremors at 8 on the Richter scale. en.wikipedia.org

The Richter scale was published in 1935 and immediately became the standard measure of earthquake intensity. en.wikipedia.org

It depends on the magnitude of the earthquake and the Richter scale. en.wikipedia.org

The magnitude of the temblors ranged from 1.5 to 3.2 on the Richter scale. en.wikipedia.org

On the Richter scale it was measured at 6.2. en.wikipedia.org

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