Skip to content

circulaire

circular

adjective noun seer-kü-LEHR Rare
Communication Writing

Origin: From Latin 'circularis', from 'circulus' (circle).

Also means

circular letter, memo

Usage Note

Circulaire as an adjective means circular in shape or motion: un mouvement circulaire (a circular movement). As a feminine noun, une circulaire is an official circular letter or memo distributed to multiple recipients — very common in administrative French. The noun form is standard in schools, government departments, and businesses for routine communications.

Examples

"Une circulaire a été envoyée à tous les parents."

Natural Translation

A circular was sent to all parents.

Explore French by topic