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    L'écart (en. The gap)

    /lekɑʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Distance or difference between two things.
    There is a gap of several meters between the two buildings.
    Il y a un écart de plusieurs mètres entre les deux bâtiments.
    Deviation from a norm or standard.
    This deviation from the average is significant.
    Cet écart par rapport à la moyenne est significatif.
    Variation or deviation in a process.
    The gap in production was 10% compared to forecasts.
    L'écart sur la production était de 10% par rapport aux prévisions.

    Etymology

    From the Old French 'escart' derived from the Latin 'excardus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take some distance
    Increasing the distance between oneself and something.
    prendre de l'écart
    to make a gap
    To make a notable difference.
    faire l'écart
    standard deviation
    Measure of the dispersion of a data set.
    écart-type

    Related Words

    to distance
    To put something or someone at a distance.
    écarter
    spacing
    Action of distancing, distance between objects.
    écartement
    distanced
    That which is distant or set aside.
    écarté

    Slang Meanings

    To have a lapse in behavior.
    He had a lapse in behavior during the evening.
    Il a eu un écart de conduite pendant la soirée.
    To be on the sidelines.
    He prefers to stay away from the drama.
    Il préfère être à l'écart du drame.