Question 1

What is the definition of the French word "sonde"?

Accepted Answer

Instrument used for sounding. It particularly refers to a lead attached to a rope used to measure the depth of the sea, a river, the nature of the bottom, etc.
To take a sounding, to try to find out someone's intentions.
A type of auger that is driven into the ground to identify different layers of soil, to drill a well, etc.
A hollow rod that is inserted into a ham, a melon, a cheese, etc., to extract a small part and check its quality.
An iron rod used by customs officers, toll collectors to inspect vehicles, baskets, etc.
A rod that is inserted into the cavity of certain organs, into a wound, etc.
Aerospace vehicle sent into space for an exploration mission.
A sounding rod with a corkscrew, several iron rods joined by two rings that fit into each other; at the end of this rod is a corkscrew used to remove anything that obstructs the pipes.

Question 2

Where does the French word "sonde" come from?

Accepted Answer

probably derived from the Anglo-Saxon 'sund' (sea) through its derivatives such as 'sundzyrd', 'sundline', 'sundráp', 'pole, line, rope used to sound the depth of the sea' with the transfer of the meaning of 'instrument for sounding' to the first element.

Question 3

What is the plural of the French word "sonde"?

Accepted Answer

sondes

Question 4

How do you say "sonde" in english?

Accepted Answer

probe

sonde

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