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.Tatoeba #1132839 by Scott, translation #1125579 by Scott
- 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.
- EmmaRegarde Nathan, il y a une anomalie ici.Look Nathan, there is an anomaly here.
- NathanOù est-ce que c'est exactement ?Where is it exactly?
- EmmaC'est dans le rapport du mois dernier.It's in last month's report.
- NathanJe vais vérifier les chiffres tout de suite.I will check the numbers right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anomaly” translations and entries anomalie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.