Géométrie (en. Geometry)

/ʒe.ɔ.mɛ.tʁi/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Branch of mathematics dedicated to the study of figures and their properties.

Euclidean geometry is sometimes taught as early as middle school.

La géométrie euclidienne est parfois enseignée dès le collège.

Profession or activity that involves geometry.

Architects need to know geometry to design buildings.

Les architectes ont besoin de connaître la géométrie pour concevoir des bâtiments.

Set of geometric properties of an object.

The geometry of a body can influence its strength.

La géométrie d'un corps peut influencer sa résistance.

From the Ancient Greek 'geometria', composed of 'geo-' (earth) and 'metria' (measurement).

Analytical geometry

Method that uses coordinates to solve geometric problems.

géométrie analytique

Geometry of shapes

Study of different geometric shapes and their properties.

géométrie des formes

Descriptive geometry

Field that allows the representation of three-dimensional objects in two dimensions.

géométrie descriptive

Trigonometry

Branch of mathematics that studies the relationships between angles and the lengths of sides of triangles.

trigonométrie

Topology

Branch of mathematics that studies the properties of spaces that are invariant under deformation.

topologie

Symmetry

Property of a figure or object that remains unchanged during a transformation.

symétrie

A graphic style that plays with geometric shapes.

This painting is so geometric, it reminds me of geometry.

Cette peinture est tellement géométrique, elle me fait penser à la géométrie.

To use geometric concepts in everyday life.

Have you ever thought about the geometry of our garden?

Est-ce que tu as déjà pensé à la géométrie de notre jardin ?