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Vocabulaire Avancé pour le TOEFL - Formes

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur les formes, tels que "diagonale", "prisme", "ovale", etc., qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen TOEFL.

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(geometry) a lack of symmetry or equivalence in shape or size between the two sides or parts of something

asymétrie

asymétrie

Ex: Studying asymmetry helps in understanding how shapes differ from being perfectly symmetrical .Étudier **l'asymétrie** aide à comprendre comment les formes diffèrent d'une symétrie parfaite.
asymmetric
[Adjectif]

not having identical parts facing each other or around an axis

asymétrique

asymétrique

Ex: The asymmetric layout of the garden incorporated winding paths and varied plantings for a naturalistic feel .La disposition **asymétrique** du jardin incorporait des chemins sinueux et des plantations variées pour une sensation naturaliste.
symmetric
[Adjectif]

having identical parts facing each other or around an axis

symétrique

symétrique

Ex: The symmetric alignment of the columns in the building 's facade added to its grandeur .L'alignement **symétrique** des colonnes dans la façade du bâtiment ajoutait à sa grandeur.
geometric
[Adjectif]

connected with the branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between lines, angles and surfaces

géométrique

géométrique

Ex: Geometric transformations like translations , rotations , and reflections are used in computer graphics to manipulate images and objects .Les transformations **géométriques** comme les translations, les rotations et les réflexions sont utilisées en infographie pour manipuler des images et des objets.

either half of a sphere

hémisphère

hémisphère

Ex: The dome 's structure resembled a hemisphere, providing a spacious and airy interior .La structure du dôme ressemblait à un **hémisphère**, offrant un intérieur spacieux et aéré.
diagonal
[Adjectif]

(of a straight line) joining opposite corners of a flat shape at an angle

diagonal

diagonal

Ex: The designer added a bold diagonal stripe that extended from the top left corner to the bottom right corner of the canvas .Le designer a ajouté une bande **diagonale** audacieuse qui s'étendait du coin supérieur gauche au coin inférieur droit de la toile.

a curved shape with narrow points at the ends that appears wider in the middle, like the shape of the moon in its first and last quarters

croissant de lune

croissant de lune

Ex: The crescent of the new moon was barely visible against the twilight sky .Le **croissant** de la nouvelle lune était à peine visible contre le ciel crépusculaire.
arc
[nom]

a curved shape, or something shaped this way

arc

arc

axis
[nom]

(geometry) an arbitrary straight line that passes through the center of a symmetrical object or around which an object spins

axe

axe

the total length of the external boundary of something

périmètre

périmètre

Ex: The science project required students to build a model volcano and measure the perimeter of its base for stability analysis .Le projet scientifique exigeait que les élèves construisent un modèle de volcan et mesurent le **périmètre** de sa base pour une analyse de stabilité.

any half of a circle

demi-cercle

demi-cercle

Ex: The audience formed a semicircle around the street performer .Le public a formé un **demi-cercle** autour de l'artiste de rue.

(geometry) a solid or hollow shape with two circular bases at each end and straight parallel sides

cylindre

cylindre

Ex: The ancient columns were made in the shape of massive stone cylinders, supporting the grand structure .Les anciennes colonnes étaient faites en forme de **cylindres** en pierre massive, soutenant la structure grandiose.
prism
[nom]

(geometry) a solid figure with flat sides and two parallel ends of the same size and shape

prisme

prisme

triangular
[Adjectif]

shaped like a triangle, with three sides and three angles

triangulaire

triangulaire

Ex: The tent had a triangular opening at the front .La tente avait une ouverture **triangulaire** à l'avant.
spiral
[Adjectif]

having a shape that winds around a central point or axis

en spirale

en spirale

Ex: The corkscrew had a spiral screw that easily penetrated the cork .Le tire-bouchon avait une vis **spirale** qui pénétrait facilement le liège.
concentric
[Adjectif]

describing circles, arcs, or rings that have the same center

concentrique

concentrique

oblong
[nom]

a rectangular figure that has unequal adjacent sides with arched angles

rectangle, round-edged rectangle

rectangle, round-edged rectangle

Ex: The garden featured an oblong pond with curved corners, creating a peaceful and inviting atmosphere.Le jardin comportait un étang **oblong** avec des coins arrondis, créant une atmosphère paisible et accueillante.
oval
[nom]

a shape that is wide in the middle and narrow at both ends

ovale

ovale

Ex: In geometry , an oval is often described as an ellipse with varying lengths .En géométrie, un **ovale** est souvent décrit comme une ellipse avec des longueurs variables.

a geometric shape with five angles and five straight sides

pentagone

pentagone

Ex: She drew a pentagon on the chalkboard to illustrate its shape to the students .Elle a dessiné un **pentagone** au tableau pour illustrer sa forme aux élèves.
zigzag
[nom]

(geometry) a shape that consists of a line alternating its direction to left and right

zigzag

zigzag

concave
[Adjectif]

having a surface that is curved inward

concave

concave

Ex: The concave lens corrected his vision, allowing him to see distant objects more clearly.La lentille **concave** a corrigé sa vision, lui permettant de voir les objets distants plus clairement.
convex
[Adjectif]

having a surface that is curved outward

convexe

convexe

Ex: The artist used a convex mold to create the rounded sculpture .L'artiste a utilisé un moule **convexe** pour créer la sculpture arrondie.
helix
[nom]

(geometry) a line curved on a conical or cylindrical surface, like a spiral staircase in shape

spirale

spirale

hexagon
[nom]

(geometry) a closed shape with six straight sides and six angles

hexagone

hexagone

Ex: In geometry class , students learned how to calculate the area of a hexagon.En cours de géométrie, les élèves ont appris à calculer l'aire d'un **hexagone**.
polygon
[nom]

(geometry) a flat shape consisting of three or more straight sides

polygone

polygone

Ex: Polygons can be classified based on the number of their sides , such as pentagons and hexagons .Les **polygones** peuvent être classés en fonction du nombre de leurs côtés, comme les pentagones et les hexagones.
octagon
[nom]

(geometry) a polygon consisting of eight straight sides and eight angles

octogone

octogone

Ex: The child 's drawing featured a perfectly symmetrical octagon.Le dessin de l'enfant présentait un **octogone** parfaitement symétrique.
rhombus
[nom]

(geometry) a flat shape with four equal sides in which opposite angles are equal

rhombe

rhombe

(geometry) a parallelogram with four straight sides and no right angles

rhomboïde

rhomboïde

conical
[Adjectif]

resembling a cone in shape

conique

conique

Ex: The conical roof of the gazebo sheltered picnickers from the sun , its peaked design adding charm to the park .Le toit **conique** du gazebo abritait les pique-niqueurs du soleil, son design pointu ajoutant du charme au parc.
cubic
[Adjectif]

resembling a cube in shape

cubique

cubique

Ex: The cubic block of cheese sat on the cutting board .Le bloc de fromage **cubique** était posé sur la planche à découper.
curl
[nom]

something that resembles a spiral or coil

courbe

courbe

Ex: The waves crashed against the shore , leaving behind frothy curls of foam .Les vagues se sont écrasées contre le rivage, laissant derrière elles des **volutes** d'écume.
lozenge
[nom]

(geometry) a figure with four sides and two opposite angles more than 90° and two of less than 90°

losange

losange

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