Mathématiques (en. Mathematics)

/ma.te.ma.tik/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A discipline that studies the relationships between numbers and shapes.
Mathematics is essential for understanding physics.
Les mathématiques sont essentielles pour comprendre la physique.
A set of knowledge and theories concerning numbers and their operations.
He has always had a talent for mathematics.
Il a toujours eu un talent pour les mathématiques.
An application of logical and abstract methods to solve problems.
Mathematics allows us to model complex situations.
Les mathématiques permettent de modéliser des situations complexes.

Etymology

From ancient Greek 'mathesis', meaning 'learning, knowledge'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do mathematics
To study mathematics.
faire des mathématiques
mathematical problem
An exercise or a question to solve that concerns mathematics.
problème mathématique
the world of mathematics
The universe of mathematical concepts and theories.
le monde des mathématiques

Related Words

arithmetic
A part of mathematics that deals with numbers and operations.
arithmétique
geometry
A discipline of mathematics that studies figures and dimensions.
géométrie
algebra
A branch of mathematics that manipulates symbols and equations.
algèbre

Slang Meanings

Maths
I need to review my maths for the exam.
Je dois revoir mes maths pour l'examen.
Mat
He's too into maths right now; he spends his life on math.
Il est trop mat en ce moment, il passe sa vie sur les maths.