Colonnes (en. Columns)

/kɔ.lɔn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Vertical elements that support an architectural structure.

Greek columns are often adorned with sculptures.

Les colonnes grecques sont souvent ornées de sculptures.

Vertical lines in a table or text.

The columns of a table contain important data.

Les colonnes d'un tableau contiennent les données importantes.

Groups of people or objects arranged vertically.

The columns of protesters marched down the street.

Les colonnes de manifestants avançaient dans la rue.

Structural characteristics of a written article.

The columns of a newspaper are dedicated to various topics.

Les colonnes d'un journal sont dédiées à des sujets variés.

From the Latin 'columnna', meaning 'pillar, column'.

Spinal columns

The essential elements that support an organization or system.

colonnes vertébrales

To cut into columns

To organize data into distinct categories.

découper en colonnes

Pillar

Vertical support that holds up a structure.

pilier

Support

Element that maintains or reinforces something.

support

Structure

Organized arrangement of elements.

structure

Used to refer to the important parts of a discussion.

This question is one of the columns of our debate.

Cette question est une des colonnes de notre débat.

Reference to key information in a report.

Make sure that the columns are well filled in the report.

Assure-toi que les colonnes soient bien remplies dans le rapport.