L'échelle (en. The scale)

/le.ʃɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A support formed of crossbars connecting two uprights, used for climbing.

The firefighter used a ladder to access the roof.

Le pompier a utilisé une échelle pour accéder au toit.

An ordered series of values representing a measure.

He established a temperature scale for his experiment.

Il a établi une échelle de température pour son expérience.

The proportion between the dimensions of a drawing and those of the represented object.

This plan is to scale 1:100.

Ce plan est à l'échelle 1:100.

From the Latin 'scala' meaning scale or stairs.

to climb the ladder

To access a higher level or take on responsibilities.

monter sur l'échelle

scale of values

Hierarchical system of criteria or assessment.

échelle de valeur

timeline

Chronological distribution of events.

échelle des temps

step ladder

A small piece of furniture made of wood or metal with steps to reach something higher.

escabeau

height

Vertical distance between a point and the ground.

hauteur

proportion

Relationship between two quantities.

proportion

Referring to a hierarchy or importance within a group.

In this company, you have to climb the ranks.

Dans cette entreprise, il faut gravir les échelons.

Used to describe a rapid rise in a career.

He had a meteoric rise after changing positions.

Il a fait une montée d'échelle fulgurante après avoir changé de poste.