How to Say “Anomaly” in French

anomalie
/a.nɔ.ma.li/feminine
The French word for 'anomaly' is anomalie.
The word anomalie refers to a deviation from a norm. It is a feminine noun, often used in the form une anomalie.
Meaning: deviation from norm (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural of anomalie is anomalies.

How do you pronounce it?

/a.nɔ.ma.li/

Did you know?

  • In high-end French fashion and tailoring, a slight anomalie in a fabric weave can sometimes be viewed as a mark of authenticity for handmade textiles.
  • French speakers often use the phrase une anomalie du système to describe not just a computer bug but a flaw in a social or legal structure.
  • The word anomalie shares a root with the French word anormal, but while anormal can be a harsh judgment of behavior, anomalie remains a neutral, technical observation.

Examples in context

  • Nous avons trouvé une anomalie.
    We found an anomaly.
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  • La présence d'une anomalie génétique a été détectée lors des tests médicaux.
    The presence of a genetic anomaly was detected during medical tests.
  • L'écart observé dans les données suggère une possible anomalie.
    The observed deviation in the data suggests a possible anomaly.
  • Le rapport mentionne plusieurs anomalies dans les résultats obtenus.
    The report mentions several anomalies in the obtained results.
  • Nous devons résoudre cette anomalie pour assurer la précision des calculs.
    We need to solve this anomaly to ensure the accuracy of the calculations.
  • Cette anomalie est difficile à expliquer.
    This anomaly is difficult to explain.
  • Le système a détecté une anomalie thermique.
    The system detected a thermal anomaly.

Example conversation

Two colleagues are reviewing a data report at work.

  1. Emma

    Regarde Nathan, il y a une anomalie ici.
    Look Nathan, there is an anomaly here.
  2. Nathan

    Où est-ce que c'est exactement ?
    Where is it exactly?
  3. Emma

    C'est dans le rapport du mois dernier.
    It's in last month's report.
  4. Nathan

    Je vais vérifier les chiffres tout de suite.
    I will check the numbers right away.

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