Triangle (en. Triangle)

/tʁi.ɑŋ.gl/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Geometric figure consisting of three sides and three angles.

The equilateral triangle has three sides of equal length.

Le triangle équilatéral a trois côtés de même longueur.

Object or symbol having a triangular shape.

She drew a triangle in her notebook.

Elle a dessiné un triangle sur son carnet.

Comes from the Latin 'triangulum', which means 'three angles'.

Bermuda Triangle

Area in the Atlantic Ocean often associated with mysterious disappearances.

triangle des Bermudes

love triangle

Romantic relationship involving three people.

triangle amoureux

golden triangle

Region known for its drug trade.

triangle d'or

triangular

Having the shape of a triangle.

triangulaire

trigon

Term often used in mathematics to refer to a triangle.

trigon

triangulation

Measurement method using triangles.

triangulation

Refers to a complex romantic situation.

In this triangle, no one knows who loves whom.

Dans ce triangle, personne ne sait qui aime qui.

A clever twist or maneuver.

He managed to get out of this situation thanks to a triangle.

Il a réussi à sortir de cette situation grâce à un triangle.