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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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asymmetry

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

asymétrie

asymétrie

Ex: In geometry, asymmetry means the two sides are not identical. 
asymmetric
asymmetric
[Adjectif]

not having identical parts facing each other or around an axis

asymétrique

asymétrique

Ex: The asymmetric shape of the abstract sculpture challenged viewers' perceptions, with its irregular forms and angles. 
symmetric
symmetric
[Adjectif]

having identical parts facing each other or around an axis

symétrique

symétrique

Ex: The symmetric design of the butterfly's wings showcased its beauty, with intricate patterns mirrored on either side. 
geometric
geometric
[Adjectif]

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

géométrique

géométrique

Ex: Geometric shapes such as squares, circles, and triangles are fundamental in geometry. 
hemisphere

either half of a sphere

hémisphère

hémisphère

Ex: The sports arena's roof was designed in the shape of a hemisphere. 
diagonal
diagonal
[Adjectif]

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

diagonal

diagonal

Ex: The diagonal line on the graph represented the trend of increasing sales over time. 
crescent

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 moon hung low in the sky, its slender crescent casting a gentle light. 
arc
arc
[nom]

a curved shape

arc

arc

Ex: The rainbow formed a bright arc in the sky. 
axis
axis
[nom]

a straight line that defines the symmetry or structure of a figure or object

axe

axe

Ex: The artist drew an axis to guide the proportions of the face. 
perimeter

the total length of the external boundary of something

périmètre

périmètre

Ex: The geometry student calculated the perimeter of the rectangular garden to determine how much fencing would be needed. 
semicircle

any half of a circle

demi-cercle

demi-cercle

Ex: The children sat in a semicircle around the teacher during story time. 
cylinder

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

cylindre

cylindre

Ex: The glass on the table was in the shape of a tall, slender cylinder. 
prism
prism
[nom]

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

prisme

prisme

triangular
triangular
[Adjectif]

shaped like a triangle, with three sides and three angles

triangulaire

triangulaire

Ex: The cake was cut into small triangular slices for the guests. 
spiral
spiral
[Adjectif]

having a shape that winds around a central point or axis

en spirale

en spirale

Ex: The staircase featured a spiral design, allowing for a compact and visually striking ascent. 
concentric
concentric
[Adjectif]

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

concentrique

concentrique

oblong
oblong
[nom]

a rectangular figure that has unequal adjacent sides with arched angles

rectangle, round-edged rectangle

rectangle, round-edged rectangle

Ex: The rug in the living room was an attractive oblong with intricate patterns. 
oval
oval
[nom]

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

ovale

ovale

Ex: The artist painted an oval in the center of the canvas for emphasis. 
pentagon

a geometric shape with five angles and five straight sides

pentagone

pentagone

Ex: The flag of the city had a pentagon in the center, symbolizing the five founders. 
zigzag
zigzag
[nom]

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

zigzag

zigzag

concave
concave
[Adjectif]

having a surface that is curved inward

concave

concave

Ex: The concave mirror focused the light into a single point, making it perfect for starting a fire. 
convex
convex
[Adjectif]

having a surface that is curved outward

convexe

convexe

Ex: The convex mirror in the hallway made the space appear larger than it actually was. 
helix
helix
[nom]

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

spirale

spirale

hexagon
hexagon
[nom]

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

hexagone

hexagone

Ex: She decided to tile her bathroom floor with hexagon-shaped tiles. 
polygon
polygon
[nom]

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

polygone

polygone

Ex: A triangle is the simplest type of polygon with three sides. 
octagon
octagon
[nom]

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

octogone

octogone

Ex: The stop sign is shaped like an octagon. 
rhombus
rhombus
[nom]

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

rhombe

rhombe

rhomboid

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

rhomboïde

rhomboïde

conical
conical
[Adjectif]

resembling a cone in shape

conique

conique

Ex: The conical party hat perched atop his head, adding a festive touch to the celebration. 
cubic
cubic
[Adjectif]

resembling a cube in shape

cubique

cubique

Ex: The cubic sculpture stood in the courtyard, its smooth sides reflecting sunlight. 
curl
curl
[nom]

something that resembles a spiral or coil

courbe

courbe

Ex: She had a perfect curl in her hair, framing her face beautifully. 
lozenge
lozenge
[nom]

(geometry) a four-sided figure with opposite equal angles, forming a diamond shape

losange

losange

Ex: The pattern on the floor was made of blue and white lozenges. 
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