section

US /ˈsek.ʃən/
UK /ˈsek.ʃən/
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1.

section, partie

any of the more or less distinct parts into which something is or may be divided or from which it is made up

:
The book has a large section on local history.
Le livre a une grande section sur l'histoire locale.
The store has a new section for organic produce.
Le magasin a une nouvelle section pour les produits biologiques.
2.

section, groupe

a distinct group within a larger body of people or things

:
The youth section of the club organized a charity event.
La section jeunesse du club a organisé un événement caritatif.
The string section of the orchestra played beautifully.
La section des cordes de l'orchestre a joué magnifiquement.
1.

diviser, sectionner

to divide into sections

:
The architect decided to section the building into residential and commercial areas.
L'architecte a décidé de diviser le bâtiment en zones résidentielles et commerciales.
The biologist carefully sectioned the tissue for microscopic examination.
Le biologiste a soigneusement sectionné le tissu pour un examen microscopique.