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géométrie

geometry

noun zheh-oh-meh-TREE Rare
Numbers & Measures Mathematics

Origin: From Greek geometria, 'land measurement'.

Usage Note

Géométrie covers both the school subject (flat shapes, angles, proofs) and applied geometry in architecture or engineering. The adjective géométrique describes angular, precise visual patterns. The phrase géométrie variable (literally 'variable geometry') is used metaphorically in French politics and journalism to mean flexible or inconsistently applied rules.

Examples

"Nous étudions la géométrie en cours de maths."

Natural Translation

We study geometry in maths class.

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