Rondeur (en. Roundness)

/ʁɔdœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Quality of a rounded shape.
The roundness of this table makes it pleasant to use.
La rondeur de cette table la rend agréable à utiliser.
General aspect of something that has a rounded shape.
The roundness of a pregnant woman's belly is beautiful.
La rondeur du ventre de la femme enceinte est magnifique.
Harmony and softness in a sound or voice.
The roundness of her voice charms all the listeners.
La rondeur de sa voix charme tous les auditeurs.

Etymology

Derived from 'round' added to the suffix '-ness'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

roundness of a speech
Diplomatic or pleasant character of a speech.
rondeur d'un discours
roundness of the voice
Soft and rounded quality of a voice.
rondeur de la voix
roundness of the image
Full and pleasant aspect of an image.
rondeur de l'image

Related Words

round
Having a rounded shape.
rond
plump
Small round.
rondelet
round
Referring to a circular shape.
ronde

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to something superfluous or excessive.
This project has a lot of roundness, but not enough funding.
Ce projet a beaucoup de rondeur, mais pas assez de fonds.
Refers to a sweet or attractive person.
That girl has a beautiful roundness that attracts all the attention.
Cette fille a une belle rondeur qui attire tous les regards.