asymétrique
The English word "skewed" can be translated into French as asymétrique.
Meaning: biased, distorted (adj)
Which one should you use?
While asymétrique refers to a physical or structural lack of symmetry, the word biaisé is used when describing data or information that is biased or distorted.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective asymétrique is the same in both masculine and feminine forms. However, it must agree in number with the noun it modifies, so use asymétriques for plural nouns.
Did you know?
- In French, biaisé is not just for data but also refers to a 'bias cut' in fashion, where fabric is cut diagonally across the grain to make a dress drape more fluidly.
- French uses the word biais in the expression par le biais de, which means 'by means of' or 'through the agency of' rather than being distorted.
- While asymétrique describes a lack of balance, French speakers use the phrase avoir un parti pris to describe a person who is skewed or biased in their opinion.
Examples in context
- L'image est déforméeThe image is skewed
- Le tableau est légèrement inclinéThe painting is slightly skewed
- Le graphique est distorduThe graph is skewed
- Le mur est torduThe wall is skewed
- C'est un raisonnement torduIt's a skewed reasoning
- Les étagères sont en biaisThe shelves are skewed
- Son analyse est biaiséeHis/her analysis is skewed
- Ma vision est un peu déformée sans mes lunettesMy vision is a bit skewed without my glasses
- Le discours du politicien était biaisé et ne reflétait pas la réalitéThe politician's speech was skewed and did not reflect reality
- une distribution asymétriqueA skewed distribution
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are discussing a report at work.
- LucasQue penses-tu de ce graphique ?What do you think of this graph?
- LéaJe trouve que la présentation est asymétrique.I find the presentation to be skewed.
- LucasTu as raison, les données sont biaisées.You are right, the data is biased.
- LéaIl faut corriger cela avant demain.We must correct this before tomorrow.
