frise chronologique
/fʁiz kʁɔ.nɔ.lɔ.ʒik/feminine
The English word timeline is translated into French as frise chronologique. Wiktionary also lists ligne du temps.
Meaning: graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| frise chronologique | /fʁiz kʁɔ.nɔ.lɔ.ʒik/ | feminine |
| ligne du temps | /liɲ dy tɑ̃/ | feminine |
The term refers to a graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events.
Which one should you use?
frise chronologique is the more technical or academic term used in history and education, whereas ligne du temps is a more common, descriptive term.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec (Canadian French), the term Échéancier is a common term used when referring to a timeline.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make 'frise chronologique' plural, you add an 's' to both the noun and the adjective.
How do you pronounce it?
/fʁiz kʁɔ.nɔ.lɔ.ʒik/
Did you know?
- The term frise in frise chronologique can be traced back to 'Phrygian work', a specific kind of ancient embroidery from Phrygia in Asia Minor.
- While frise chronologique is used for historical sequences, a French speaker discussing a timeline of financial payments or debt repayment would use échéancier.
Examples in context
- La chronologie des événements historiques est essentielle pour comprendre le passé.The timeline of historical events is essential for understanding the past.
- Tracez une frise chronologique des événements de la Révolution française.Draw a timeline of the events of the French Revolution.
- Cette frise chronologique est très claire.This timeline is very clear.
- Il faut dessiner une frise chronologique pour le projet.We need to draw a timeline for the project.
- Regarde cette frise chronologique des événements historiques.Look at this timeline of historical events.
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are studying history together in a library.
- EmmaGabriel, où est la frise chronologique ?Gabriel, where is the timeline?
- GabrielElle est à la page dix du livre.It is on page ten of the book.
- EmmaJe ne la vois pas sur cette page.I don't see it on this page.
- GabrielAh, regarde, la frise chronologique est ici !Ah, look, the timeline is here!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “timeline” translations and entries frise chronologique, ligne du temps, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chronologique, du, frise, ligne, temps, CC BY-SA 4.0.
