This is the 10480th most frequent French word.
lidar
Lidar: A technology using laser light to measure distances and create precise 3D maps of environments.
In this sentence, 'lidar' is used as a noun referring to the technology itself.
Le lidar est une technologie utilisée pour mesurer les distances.
Lidar is a technology used to measure distances.
Here, 'lidar' is used as an instrument noun within a descriptive clause indicating its use in scientific activities.
En utilisant un lidar, les scientifiques peuvent cartographier les paysages avec précision.
By using a lidar, scientists can map landscapes accurately.
The word 'lidar' functions as a source noun, indicating the origin of the collected data being analyzed.