ovale
oval
adjective noun oh-VAL Rare
Origin: Latin 'ovum' (egg)
Usage Note
Ovale is invariable for gender as an adjective: un visage ovale, une table ovale. As a masculine noun, un ovale denotes the geometric shape. In rugby, le ballon ovale (the oval ball) is a common metonym for the sport itself.
Examples
"Son visage ovale est très photogénique."
Natural Translation
Her oval face is very photogenic.
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