symétrie
/si.me.tʁi/feminine
The English word 'symmetry' is translated into French as symétrie.
symétrie refers to the correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis.
Meaning: correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun symétrie is feminine, so it is used with the feminine article la (e.g., la symétrie).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /si.me.tʁi/ and has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- In a figurative sense, French uses symétrie to describe a reciprocal relationship or an equal exchange between two people or entities.
- In French art and architecture, the term symétrie is often used to describe the axe de symétrie, which is a fundamental principle in the design of the gardens at Versailles.
- The word symétrie comes from the Middle French symmetrie, which was borrowed from the Latin symmetria and originally from the Ancient Greek summetría.
Examples in context
- La symétrie est ennuyeuse.Symmetry is boring.Tatoeba #1137846 by adlerq, translation #389996 by Scott
- Ce tableau présente une symétrie parfaite.This painting exhibits perfect symmetry.
- J'adore la symétrie de ce jardinI love the symmetry of this garden.
- Le papillon présente une symétrie parfaite dans ses motifs.The butterfly exhibits perfect symmetry in its patterns.
- J'adore la symétrie des formes dans cette sculpture abstraite.I love the symmetry of shapes in this abstract sculpture.
- L'équilibre des couleurs donne une impression de symétrie à cette peinture.The balance of colors gives an impression of symmetry to this painting.
- La symétrie est un concept artistique souvent utilisé en design d'intérieur.Symmetry is an artistic concept often used in interior design.
- La symétrie de ce dessin est parfaite.The symmetry of this drawing is perfect.
- Il cherche une symétrie entre les deux côtés.He is looking for a symmetry between the two sides.
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Example conversation
Two students are discussing a piece of modern art in a gallery.
- ManonTu trouves que cette œuvre a de la symétrie ?Do you think this work has symmetry?
- LucasNon, elle me semble assez déséquilibrée.No, it seems quite unbalanced to me.
- ManonPourtant, la symétrie des formes est frappante.Yet, the symmetry of the shapes is striking.
- LucasC'est vrai, je n'avais pas remarqué cela.It's true, I hadn't noticed that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “symmetry” translations and entries symétrie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries symétrie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
