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symétrique

symmetrical

adjective see-meh-TREEK Rare
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Origin: Greek symmetros, of equal measure

Usage Note

Symétrique describes geometric or abstract balance. The noun symétrie means 'symmetry', and axe de symétrie ('axis of symmetry') is standard in French school maths. The adverb symétriquement means 'symmetrically'.

Examples

"Le jardin est parfaitement symétrique."

Natural Translation

The garden is perfectly symmetrical.

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