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    Proportion (en. Proportion)

    /pʁɔ.poʁ.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Ratio between a part and a whole.
    The proportion of water in the mixture must be accurate.
    La proportion d'eau dans le mélange doit être précise.
    Fraction of a population or a sample.
    A large proportion of students passed the exam.
    Une grande proportion des étudiants a réussi l'examen.
    Relative or comparative dimension of an object.
    The proportions of this statue are impressive.
    Les proportions de cette statue sont impressionnantes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'proportio' meaning 'relation, relationship'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take something in proportion
    To assess something considering its relative importance.
    prendre quelque chose en proportion
    in proportion to
    Depending on, according to the quantity.
    à proportion de
    proportional to
    Which increases or decreases in relation to another quantity.
    proportionnelle à

    Related Words

    proportionality
    Quality of what is proportional.
    proportionnalité
    to proportion
    To adjust quantities taking into account their relationships.
    proportionner
    proportionality
    Relationship between quantities expressed by a constant ratio.
    proportionalité

    Slang Meanings

    To have proportions
    He has swimmer's proportions.
    Il a des proportions de nageur.
    To proportion one's effort
    One must proportion one's effort based on one's abilities.
    Il faut proportionner son effort en fonction de ses capacités.