ground zero
US /ˌɡraʊnd ˈzɪr.oʊ/
UK /ˌɡraʊnd ˈzɪr.oʊ/
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point zéro, épicentre
the point on the earth's surface directly above or below a nuclear explosion or other large bomb
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The city center was declared ground zero after the bombing.
Le centre-ville a été déclaré point zéro après le bombardement.
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Scientists studied the effects of the blast at ground zero.
Les scientifiques ont étudié les effets de l'explosion au point zéro.
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Ground Zero, site du World Trade Center
the site of the World Trade Center in New York City, destroyed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001
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A memorial now stands at Ground Zero in New York City.
Un mémorial se dresse maintenant à Ground Zero à New York.
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Many people visit Ground Zero to pay their respects.
Beaucoup de gens visitent Ground Zero pour rendre hommage.
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point de départ, niveau le plus bas
the very beginning or most basic level of something
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We have to go back to ground zero and rethink our entire strategy.
Nous devons revenir au point de départ et repenser toute notre stratégie.
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His understanding of the subject is still at ground zero.
Sa compréhension du sujet est encore au point zéro.