Ronde (en. Round)
/ʁɔ̃d/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
An operation or complete circuit.
They made a round around the park.
Ils ont fait une ronde autour du parc.
A geometric shape in a circle.
This table has a round shape.
Cette table a une forme ronde.
A group of people who patrol.
The police round ensures the safety of the neighborhood.
La ronde des policiers assure la sécurité du quartier.
Etymology
Derived from Old French 'rond', meaning 'circle'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make the round
To perform a regular or supervised tour in an area.
faire la ronde
children's round
A game or song for children that involves a circle.
ronde des enfants
call round
A check of the presence of members of a group.
ronde d'appel
Related Words
round
Having a circular shape.
rond
roundness
The quality of being round.
rondeur
to round
To make something round or shape it into a circle.
ronder
Slang Meanings
A woman with generous curves.
She is nicely rounded, and it suits her very well.
Elle est bien ronde, et ça lui va très bien.