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périmètre

perimeter

noun peh-ree-MEH-tr Rare
Numbers & Measures Mathematics

Origin: Greek 'perimetros' (measuring around)

Also means

area, boundary zone

Usage Note

périmètre is used in geometry (the perimeter of a shape) and also administratively to mean a defined zone or scope (périmètre de sécurité = security perimeter). In business, le périmètre d'activité defines the scope of operations.

Examples

"Le périmètre du parc est de deux kilomètres."

Natural Translation

The perimeter of the park is two kilometres.

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