Harmonie (en. Harmony)
/aʁ.moni/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Agreement between musical sounds that produce a pleasant effect.
The harmony of this musical piece is enchanting.
La harmonie de cette pièce musicale est enchanteuse.
State of peace and balance in a relationship or group.
Harmony reigns within their family.
L'harmonie règne au sein de leur famille.
Aesthetic concept based on balance and proportion.
The harmony of colors in this painting is remarkable.
L'harmonie des couleurs dans ce tableau est remarquable.
Etymology
From the Greek 'harmonia', meaning arrangement, agreement.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to live in harmony
To live in a peaceful manner and in agreement with others.
vivre en harmonie
in harmony with
To be in agreement or in alignment with something.
en harmonie avec
harmony of forms
Balance and aesthetic proportion in design.
harmonie des formes
Related Words
harmonious
Having harmony, pleasant to the ear or eye.
harmonieux
harmonization
Action of making something harmonious.
harmonisation
dissonance
Absence of harmony, conflict between elements.
dissonance
Slang Meanings
Conflict-free situation
We had an evening in harmony.
On a passé une soirée en harmonie.
Everything is fine
Everything is in harmony in my life at the moment.
Tout est en harmonie dans ma vie en ce moment.