No. 2,130 in French
calibre
"Calibre" in English means "quality" or "grade" referring to a standard or capacity, or "caliber" in terms of the diameter of a gun barrel or bullet.
In a sentence
Le calibre de ce fusil est de 7.62 millimètres.
The caliber of this rifle is 7.62 millimeters.
Here, 'calibre' refers to the diameter of the bore of a firearm or the diameter of a projectile used in it.
Il est un homme de grand calibre.
He is a man of great caliber.
In this sentence, 'calibre' denotes a person's character or level of capability, often implying high-quality or competence.
Nous utilisons des tuyaux de calibre standard pour la plomberie.
We use standard caliber pipes for plumbing.
'Calibre' in this case describes the size or diameter of pipes, indicating conformity to standardized dimensions.
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