géométrique
/ʒe.ɔ.me.tʁik/
The English phrase "geometric" is translated into French as géométrique.
The adjective géométrique is used to describe things that are of or relating to geometry.
Meaning: of or relating to geometry (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective géométrique is the same in both the masculine and feminine forms.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʒe.ɔ.me.tʁik/. The word has 4 syllables.
Did you know?
- In French art history, l'art géométrique is frequently linked to the influence of Islamic art, particularly in the context of patterns and mosaics.
- If you are discussing a 'geometric progression' in a French math class, you would use the term suite géométrique.
- In French, the suffix '-ique' is a common way to turn a noun into an adjective, similar to the English '-ic'.
Examples in context
- Deux cellules (un spermatozoïde et un ovule) s'unissent pour former une nouvelle cellule (l'embryon), qui se réplique en se divisant en progression géométrique, jusqu'à former un être humain, qui compte environ 37 000 milliards de cellules.Two cells (a sperm and an egg) come together to form a new cell (the embryo), which replicates by division in geometric progression to form a human being, which has about 37 trillion cells.Tatoeba #10584254 by carlosalberto, translation #10584241 by carlosalberto
- Les propriétés géométriques de cette figure sont fascinantes.The geometric properties of this shape are fascinating.
- Le dessin possède une forme géométrique simple.The drawing has a simple geometric shape.
- Elle aime les motifs géométriques sur les tissus.She likes geometric patterns on fabrics.
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are looking at a modern art painting in a gallery.
- HugoRegarde cette composition géométrique.Look at this geometric composition.
- LéaC'est très moderne, n'est-ce pas ?It is very modern, isn't it?
- HugoOui, les lignes sont très nettes.Yes, the lines are very sharp.
- LéaL'artiste a un style très précis.The artist has a very precise style.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “geometric” translations and entries géométrique, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.