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cardinal

UK
/ˈkɑːdɪnəl/
US
/ˈkɑrdɪnəl/

Translations

cardinalnoun
cardinals
pl
UK
/ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/
US
/ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/
cardinalDignitaire de l’Église catholique.
The cardinal was called to the Vatican to participate in the conclave.
Le cardinal a été convoqué au Vatican pour participer au conclave.
cardinalOiseau d’Amérique du Nord.
The cardinal perched on the tree branch, its red feathers standing out against the green leaves.
Le cardinal était posé sur la branche de l’arbre, ses plumes rouges se détachant sur les feuilles vertes.
cardinalEn mathématiques, nombre exprimant une quantité.
"Three" is a cardinal, whereas "third" is an ordinal.
« Three » est un cardinal, tandis que « third » est un ordinal.
Additional translations
cardinalPour la couleur rouge vif; emploi rare comme nom de couleur.
Synonyms
chief
principal
main
primary
foremost
cardinaladjective
more cardinal
Comp.
most cardinal
Super.
UK
/ˈkɑːdɪnəl/
US
/ˈkɑrdɪnəl/
cardinalS’emploie surtout au sens de « essentiel, fondamental ».
Trust is a cardinal principle in any successful relationship.
La confiance est un principe cardinal dans toute relation réussie.
cardinalEn mathématiques, pour les nombres servant à compter.
In the phrase 'three dogs', 'three' is a cardinal numeral.
Dans l’expression « three dogs », « three » est un numéral cardinal.
cardinalPour les points cardinaux et ce qui s’y rapporte.
The map lacked indications of the cardinal directions.
La carte ne comportait pas d’indications des directions cardinales.
Additional translations
cardinalRare pour la couleur; souvent employé dans des contextes descriptifs ou littéraires.
Synonyms
primary
principal
main
chief
fundamental
essential
vital
central

Definitions

cardinalnoun
A high-ranking official in the Catholic Church, appointed by the Pope, who is usually involved in the election of a new pope.
The cardinal was called to the Vatican to participate in the conclave.
A bright red songbird found in North America, known for its distinctive crest and melodic song.
The cardinal perched on the tree branch, its red feathers standing out against the green leaves.
A number that indicates quantity but not order in a set; a cardinal number.
"Three" is a cardinal, whereas "third" is an ordinal.
A deep red color resembling that of a Catholic cardinal's vestments or a male cardinal bird.
The designer painted the accent wall in a rich cardinal.
cardinaladjective
Of primary importance; fundamental.
Trust is a cardinal principle in any successful relationship.
Relating to the cardinal numbers (numbers used in counting).
In the phrase 'three dogs', 'three' is a cardinal numeral.
Relating to the four principal points of the compass (north, south, east, and west).
The map lacked indications of the cardinal directions.
Of a deep, vivid red color reminiscent of a Catholic cardinal's robes or the plumage of the cardinal bird.
She chose a cardinal dress for the gala.
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