diagramme linéaire
The English phrase "line plot" is translated into French as diagramme linéaire.
A line plot is a graph that uses line segments to show how a value changes over time or another variable. In many mathematical or statistical contexts, French speakers may simply refer to the plot as une courbe when discussing the shape of the data.
Did you know?
- If the line plot shows a sudden rise, a French speaker might describe it as une envolée, a term usually reserved for birds taking flight.
- The word ligne in French, which forms the base of linéaire, originally referred to a measure of length equal to about 2.25 millimeters in the old French system.
- The term axe (axis) used in these plots comes from the same root as the English 'axle', referring to the central rod of a wheel.
Examples in context
- J'ai utilisé un graphique linéaire pour visualiser les données économiques.I used a line plot to visualize the economic data.
- Ce diagramme linéaire montre l'évolution des prix.This line plot shows the evolution of prices.
- Peux-tu tracer un diagramme linéaire pour ces données ?Can you draw a line plot for this data?
- Le diagramme linéaire est très facile à lire.The line plot is very easy to read.
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are reviewing a school project.
- EmmaHugo, regarde ce diagramme linéaire pour les températures.Hugo, look at this line plot for the temperatures.
- HugoC'est très précis, on voit bien la tendance.It's very precise, we can clearly see the trend.
- EmmaEst-ce que je dois ajouter des couleurs ?Should I add some colors?
- HugoOui, ce serait mieux pour la présentation.Yes, that would be better for the presentation.
