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centrale

power plant

noun sahn-TRAHL Rare

Also means

central office

Usage Note

Centrale as a standalone noun most often means a power plant (centrale nucléaire, centrale électrique). It is the feminine form of the adjective central used as a noun. In labour contexts une centrale syndicale means a trade-union federation.

Examples

"La centrale nucléaire est proche."

Natural Translation

The nuclear power plant is nearby.

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