diamètre
/dja.mɛtʁ/masculine
The English word 'diameter' is translated into French as diamètre.
diamètre is a noun used to describe the length of this line.
Meaning: length of this line (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, diamètre is preceded by masculine articles such as le (the) or un (a). If you need to use the word as an adjective, the related form is diamétral.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /dja.mɛtʁ/.
Did you know?
- In French, the expression diamétralement opposé is used to describe two people or ideas that are completely different or in total conflict.
- The prefix dia- in diamètre comes from the Greek meaning 'through', which is the same root used in English words like 'diagonal'.
- The French word diamètre is a cognate of the English 'diameter', but it is also closely related to the French word mètre, the standard unit of length.
Examples in context
- La Terre a un diamètre de 12 742 kilomètres.Earth has a diameter of 12,742 kilometers.This sentence is useful for stating the diameter of the Earth using diamètre.Tatoeba #10368627 by Rovo, translation #10367079 by shekitten
- Est-il possible d'inférer le diamètre à partir de la circonférence ?Is it possible to determine the diameter from the circumference?This sentence is useful for asking if it is possible to infer the diamètre from the circumference.Tatoeba #548248 by sacredceltic, translation #504803 by blay_paul
- un objet sphérique de 27 centimètres de diamètreA spherical object with a diameter of 27 centimetresThis sentence is useful for describing a spherical object using diamètre.
- Le diamètre de la roue est de 50 centimètres.The diameter of the wheel is 50 centimeters.
- Calculez le diamètre de la sphère en utilisant la formule.Calculate the diameter of the sphere using the formula.
- Le diamètre de cet arbre est impressionnant.The diameter of this tree is impressive.
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Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are buying a new table for their kitchen.
- EmmaQuel est le diamètre de cette table ?What is the diameter of this table?
- HugoLe diamètre est de quatre-vingts centimètres.The diameter is eighty centimeters.
- EmmaC'est trop petit pour nous, Hugo.It's too small for us, Hugo.
- HugoCherchons-en une avec un diamètre plus grand.Let's look for one with a larger diameter.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diameter” translations and entries diamètre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries diamètre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
