Arrondi (en. Rounded)

/a.ʁɔ̃.di/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Characterized by shapes without sharp angles.
This table has a rounded design, making it safer.
Cette table a un design arrondi, ce qui la rend plus sûre.
Which has been approximated to the nearest whole value.
The number 2.7 was rounded to 3.
Le nombre 2,7 a été arrondi à 3.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'arrondir', which means to give a rounded shape.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a rounding
adding an amount to reach a whole number.
faire un arrondi
rounded down
reduction of a number below its actual value.
arrondi à la baisse
rounded up
increase of a number above its actual value.
arrondi à la hausse

Related Words

round
To give a rounded shape or to reduce to a whole value.
arrondir
circumference
The distance around a circle.
circonférence
spherical
Which has the shape of a sphere.
sphérique

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to a person who has gained weight.
He has really rounded out lately.
Il a vraiment arrondi ces derniers temps.
Expresses a situation where something has become uncertain.
Everything has become rounded in this project.
Tout est devenu arrondi dans ce projet.