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    Largeur (en. Width)

    /laʁʒœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Measure of the extent of an object between two of its edges.
    The width of the table is 80 centimeters.
    La largeur de la table est de 80 centimètres.
    Characteristic of a space, often used to describe rooms or land.
    The width of the living room is perfect for accommodating a large sofa.
    La largeur du salon est parfaite pour accueillir un grand canapé.
    In the field of geometry, it represents one of the dimensions of a rectangle.
    To calculate the area of a rectangle, you need to multiply the width by the length.
    Pour calculer l'aire d'un rectangle, il faut multiplier la largeur par la longueur.

    Etymology

    The word 'width' comes from the Old French 'largor', itself derived from the Latin 'largo-', which means 'wide, spacious'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gain width
    To increase one's influence or power.
    prendre de la largeur
    open-mindedness
    Open-mindedness, tolerance.
    largeur d'esprit
    the width of a roadway
    Space needed for the passage of vehicles.
    une largeur de chaussée

    Related Words

    wide
    Having a large dimension in the sense of extent.
    large
    amplitude
    The measure of a quantity, often associated with a variation.
    amplitude
    dimension
    A measure of a spatial determination.
    dimension

    Slang Meanings

    Humorous use to refer to something 'wide' or 'big'.
    This pizza is so big, you need width to eat it!
    Cette pizza est tellement grande, il faut de la largeur pour la manger!
    Refers to an individual's 'width', often used in an informal context.
    Look at that guy, he's got broad shoulders.
    Regarde ce type, il a une belle largeur dans ses épaules.