No. 8,880 in French
cadrant
"Dial" or "quadrant" (part of a clock, measuring device, or circular diagram).
In a sentence
Le cadrant de la montre indique midi.
The watch's dial shows noon.
Here, 'cadrant' refers to the dial of the watch, specifically the area displaying the time.
Il ajuste le cadrant afin de mieux voir.
He adjusts the dial to see better.
In this context, 'cadrant' is used to mean the adjustable portion of the device facilitating functionality.
Le cadrant solaire permet de lire l'heure grâce à sa position.
The sundial allows reading the time thanks to its position.
Here, 'cadrant' refers to the primary surface of the sundial marked with the divisions of time.
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