diagramme
/dja.ɡʁam/masculine
The English phrase 'diagram' is translated into French as diagramme.
A diagramme refers to a plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show workings or parts relationships.
Meaning: plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show workings or parts relationships (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /dja.ɡʁam/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the English spelling 'diagram' in French, but the French spelling requires the double 'm' and an 'e' at the end.
Did you know?
- A diagramme circulaire is the standard French term for a pie chart, literally translating to a 'circular diagram'.
- The term diagramme shares a linguistic root with the English word 'diagram', but the French spelling reflects the Italian diagramma rather than the direct Greek path.
- In French, a diagramme is strictly a technical or mathematical representation, whereas a simple drawing is usually called a dessin.
Examples in context
- Laisse-moi l'expliquer à l'aide d'un diagramme.Let me explain it with a diagram.This sentence shows how to use diagramme to explain something.Tatoeba #845683 by sacredceltic, translation #270673 by CK
- Tom étudia le diagramme.Tom studied the diagram.This sentence demonstrates using diagramme to describe something being studied.Tatoeba #2859928 by Scott, translation #2645275 by CK
- Voudriez-vous m'expliquer ce diagramme ?Could you explain this diagram to me?This sentence is useful for asking someone to explain a specific diagramme.Tatoeba #2754957 by mervert1, translation #2757604 by verdulo
- Je vais vous expliquer ce processus à l'aide d'un diagramme clair et précis.I will explain this process using a clear and precise diagram.
- Regardez ce schéma pour comprendre l'évolution du marché.Look at this diagram to understand the market evolution.
- Voici un graphique illustrant la variation des températures.Here is a graph illustrating the temperature variation.
- J'ai fait un plan simple pour expliquer le fonctionnement du moteur.I made a simple diagram to explain the engine's functioning.
- J'ai esquissé un dessin sommaire pour montrer comment cela devrait être assemblé.I sketched a rough drawing to show how it should be assembled.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas is helping Chloé with her science homework.
- ChloéLucas, je ne comprends pas ce diagramme.Lucas, I don't understand this diagram.
- LucasLaisse-moi t'aider avec ce diagramme, Chloé.Let me help you with this diagram, Chloé.
- ChloéMerci, c'est plus simple ainsi.Thank you, it is simpler this way.
- LucasDe rien, l'important est de bien le lire.You're welcome, the important thing is to read it well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diagram” translations and entries diagramme, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries diagramme, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
