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Celsius

/ˈsɛlsiəs/

A scale of temperature measurement where water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees. It is the standard unit of temperature used in most countries and scientific contexts globally.

Exemples

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The weather forecast says it will be 25 degrees Celsius tomorrow.

The weather forecast says it will be 25 degrees Celsius tomorrow.

2

The experiment requires the solution to be kept at exactly 37 degrees Celsius.

The experiment requires the solution to be kept at exactly 37 degrees Celsius.

3

It's about 30 Celsius outside, so wear a hat!

It's about 30 Celsius outside, so wear a hat!

Famille de mots

Nom
Celsius
Adjectif
Celsius
Apparenté
degree
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'C' in Celsius as standing for 'Centigrade' (100 steps) or 'Cold' (0 degrees is cold/freezing).

Quiz rapide

Water freezes at zero degrees ___.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : Celsius

Exemples

1

The weather forecast says it will be 25 degrees Celsius tomorrow.

everyday

The weather forecast says it will be 25 degrees Celsius tomorrow.

2

The experiment requires the solution to be kept at exactly 37 degrees Celsius.

formal

The experiment requires the solution to be kept at exactly 37 degrees Celsius.

3

It's about 30 Celsius outside, so wear a hat!

informal

It's about 30 Celsius outside, so wear a hat!

4

Under standard atmospheric pressure, water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

academic

Under standard atmospheric pressure, water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

5

The server room temperature must not exceed 22 degrees Celsius for optimal performance.

business

The server room temperature must not exceed 22 degrees Celsius for optimal performance.

Famille de mots

Nom
Celsius
Adjectif
Celsius
Apparenté
degree

Collocations courantes

degrees Celsius degrees Celsius
below zero Celsius below zero Celsius
the Celsius scale the Celsius scale
Celsius reading Celsius reading
zero degrees Celsius zero degrees Celsius

Phrases Courantes

in Celsius

measured using the Celsius scale

degrees above zero

positive temperatures on the Celsius scale

converted to Celsius

changed from another scale to Celsius

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Celsius vs Fahrenheit

Celsius is based on 0 for freezing water, while Fahrenheit uses 32 for freezing water.

Celsius vs Centigrade

Centigrade is the older name for the Celsius scale; they refer to the same measurement.

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Notes d'usage

Celsius should always be capitalized because it is named after Anders Celsius. It is almost always used with the word 'degrees'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often forget to capitalize the 'C' or misspell it as 'Celsis'. They may also confuse the boiling and freezing points with the Fahrenheit scale.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'C' in Celsius as standing for 'Centigrade' (100 steps) or 'Cold' (0 degrees is cold/freezing).

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Origine du mot

Named after the Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius (1701–1744), who invented the scale.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as a proper noun and an adjective Often follows a numerical value and the word 'degrees' Does not change form in the plural (degrees Celsius)
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Contexte culturel

Celsius is used by the vast majority of the world, while the US and a few other countries primarily use Fahrenheit.

Quiz rapide

Water freezes at zero degrees ___.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : Celsius

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