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    Proportions (en. Proportions)

    /pʁɔ.pɔʁ.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Relation that exists between two quantities.
    The proportions of the ingredients must be respected in this recipe.
    Les proportions des ingrédients doivent être respectées dans cette recette.
    Relative dimensions of an object or an image.
    The proportions of the painting are impressive.
    Les proportions du tableau sont impressionnantes.
    Size or volume in relation to a whole.
    He lost weight and his proportions changed.
    Il a perdu du poids et ses proportions ont changé.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'proportio', meaning the relation between.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    In proportion
    In relation to something, in alignment.
    À proportion
    Biblical proportions
    Very large dimensions, out of the ordinary.
    Proportions bibliques
    In large proportion
    In a significant or substantial manner.
    En grande proportion

    Related Words

    balance
    State in which opposing forces are equal.
    équilibre
    calculation
    Action of determining a mathematical value.
    calcul
    ratio
    Quantitative expression of the relationship between two numbers.
    ratio

    Slang Meanings

    To have too much of something.
    He has ambitions of disproportionate proportions.
    Il a des ambitions de proportions démesurées.
    To boast or exaggerate.
    His stories take on hilarious proportions.
    Ses histoires prennent des proportions hilarantes.