Longueur: meaning, definitions and examples

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longueur

 

[ lษ’ล‹ษกษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

measurement unit

Longueur is a French term that translates to 'length' in English. It refers to the measurement of something from end to end. In various scientific and mathematical contexts, 'longueur' may be used to describe the length of a physical object or a distance in space.

Synonyms

extent, length, size

Examples of usage

  • The longueur of the table is two meters.
  • In geometry, the longueur of the line segment is crucial for calculations.
  • In art, the longueur of the canvas can affect the overall composition.

Translations

Translations of the word "longueur" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comprimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค‚เคฌเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lรคnge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ panjang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะฒะถะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dล‚ugoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้•ทใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท longueur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ longitud

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uzunluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธธ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรฉlka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dฤบลพka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้•ฟๅบฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dolลพina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lengd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะทั‹ะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ’แƒ แƒซแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uzunluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ longitud

Etymology

The term 'longueur' originates from the Old French word 'long', which means 'long'. This word has its roots in the Latin term 'longus', indicating a length or duration of time. The use of 'longueur' in the French language is largely associated with artistic and literary measurements, where it can also take on a more abstract meaning related to time or a narrative's pace. In mathematics and science, the term has been adopted in various contexts to describe lengths in geometry and physical measurements. Over time, 'longueur' has found its way into English usage primarily in specialized fields, highlighting its connection to the French language and its precise nature in conveying length.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,784, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.