Courbes (en. Curves)

[kuʁb]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Line that does not follow a straight direction but curves.

The curves of the road require careful driving.

Les courbes de la route nécessitent une conduite prudente.

Graph representing data in relation to another.

The curves on the graph show the evolution of temperatures.

Les courbes sur le graphique montrent l'évolution des températures.

Geometric figures that are not linear.

Architects often use curves in their designs.

Les architectes utilisent souvent des courbes dans leurs designs.

From Latin 'curva', meaning 'curve'.

Bézier curves

Curves used in computer graphics to model smooth shapes.

courbes de Bézier

contour lines

Lines connecting points of equal altitude on a map.

courbes de niveau

to make curves

To speak indirectly or ambiguously.

faire des courbes

curvature

Action of bending or curving.

courbure

arc

Section of a curve.

arc

sine wave

Curve representing a sinusoidal function.

sinusoïde

Refers to a feminine silhouette with pronounced shapes.

She really has curves that catch attention.

Elle a vraiment des courbes qui attirent l'attention.

Expresses a seductive or attractive shape.

This model has curves that turn heads.

Ce modèle a des courbes qui font tourner les têtes.