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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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