Intervalles (en. Intervals)
/ɛ̃.ter.val/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Ranges of values in a set.
Statistical confidence intervals help to interpret results.
Les intervalles de confiance statistiques aident à interpréter les résultats.
Spaces measured between two points.
The intervals between musical notes are important for harmony.
Les intervalles entre les notes de musique sont importants pour l'harmonie.
Time that elapses between two events.
It is necessary to take breaks to rest during work.
Il est nécessaire de prendre des intervalles pour se reposer durant le travail.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'intervallum' meaning 'space between'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
time interval
Period measured between two events.
intervalle de temps
confidence interval
Range within which a statistical parameter is expected to be found.
intervalle de confiance
take a break
Take a pause or respite between two activities.
prendre un intervalle
Related Words
interval
Space between two points or moments.
intervalle
temporality
Characteristic relative to time.
temporalité
range
Space or defined duration.
plage
Slang Meanings
In music, a pause or significant silence.
He left a gap to create suspense in his performance.
Il a laissé un intervalle pour créer du suspense dans sa performance.
Rest time in an informal context.
We decided to take a break after the intense work session.
On a décidé de prendre un intervalle après la session de travail intense.