sonde
/sɔ̃d/
1.
nounfeminine
probe (instrument for measuring or collecting data)
medical tube/catheter (e.g., nasogastric tube)
space probe / spacecraft sent to explore celestial bodies
La sonde a transmis des données détaillées depuis l'atmosphère martienne.
The probe transmitted detailed data from Mars' atmosphere.
2.
verbInd1stPresSing1, 3
to probe; to explore or examine
to poll or survey (public opinion)
L'institut sonde l'opinion publique avant les élections.
The institute is polling public opinion before the elections.
