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    Ovale (en. Oval)

    /o.val/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A geometric figure with a continuous curvature, generally longer than wide.
    The egg has an oval shape.
    L'œuf a une forme ovale.
    An object or area that has an oval shape.
    The table is oval, which allows for more seating.
    La table est ovale, ce qui permet plus de places.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ovalis', meaning 'egg-shaped'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the oval egg
    An egg whose shape is oval.
    l'œuf ovale
    an oval painting
    A painting that has an oval shape.
    un tableau ovale
    an oval face
    A face that has an oval shape, often considered aesthetic.
    un visage ovale

    Related Words

    ellipse
    A similar geometric shape but that can be wider or narrower.
    ellipse
    circle
    A perfect shape without angles, but which can be associated with the oval shape.
    cercle
    rectangle
    Another geometric figure that can be compared to the oval for its proportions.
    rectangle

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe something deformed or strange, like an irregular path.
    This path is completely oval, impossible to move quickly.
    Ce chemin est complètement ovale, impossible d'y avancer rapidement.
    In reference to a complicated or entangled situation.
    His life is a real oval, you never know where it's going.
    Sa vie est un vrai ovale, on ne sait jamais où elle va.