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    Pyramide (en. Pyramid)

    /piʁamide/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A building or structure with multiple sides, typically with a square or rectangular base and four triangular faces rising to a point.
    The Pyramid of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
    La pyramide de Gizeh est l'une des Sept merveilles du monde.
    A model of hierarchical structures where higher levels control lower levels.
    The organizational model of the company is often described as a pyramid.
    Le modèle organisationnel de l'entreprise est souvent décrit comme une pyramide.
    In mathematics, a three-dimensional geometric solid with a polygonal base and triangular faces.

    Etymology

    The word 'pyramid' comes from the Latin 'pyramis', itself derived from the Ancient Greek 'πυραμίς' (puramis).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    food pyramid
    Graphical representation of different categories of foods and their proportions in a balanced diet.
    pyramide alimentaire
    age pyramid
    Graphical representation of the distribution of the population according to age and sex.
    pyramide des âges

    Related Words

    base
    The lower part of a pyramid.
    base
    summit
    The highest point of the pyramid.
    sommet

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to a complex structure or an organized system.
    This project is a real pyramid; everything is well organized.
    Ce projet est une vraie pyramide, tout est bien organisé.
    Verb with a vague meaning used to denote something unclear or indistinct.
    He pyramided his ideas during the meeting; it was confusing.
    Il a pyramidé ses idées pendant la réunion, c'était confus.