PAR = Photosynthetically Active Radiation
Par 38 is the regulation amount of shots for most likely nine holes of Golf. It comprises any combination par 3's, 4's and 5's which add up to 38. This could be 3 par 5's, 5 par 4's and a par 3. Or it could be 7 par 4's and 2 par 5's.
Par 38 light bulbs are larger and brighter than Par 30 light bulbs. Par 38 bulbs are typically used for spotlighting and floodlighting applications, while Par 30 bulbs are more suitable for general lighting and accent lighting.
A par 38 light fixture is a type of spotlight commonly used for directional lighting in residential, commercial, and outdoor settings. It accommodates a parabolic aluminized reflector (PAR) 38 bulb, which produces a focused beam of light with a specific angle that can be adjusted to suit different illumination needs.
Par 30 light bulbs are smaller in size compared to Par 38 light bulbs. Par 38 bulbs are brighter and more suitable for larger spaces or areas that require more intense lighting. Par 30 bulbs are better suited for smaller spaces or accent lighting.
par means EQUAL
qu'entendez-vous par ... means "what do you mean by...", literally "what do you hear by..."
Divisé par means divide by.
the root par means equal or equal to depending on the word. This is like in golf when you get a par. means equal to the average.
That means that the par for the course is 71. And THAT means that if you get par on every hole it will equal 71.
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Par is taken as an average. Blow par means less than average, or not so good.