circular

circulaire, rond

En forme de cercle, ou qui se déplace en suivant un cercle.

En anglais simple : Shaped like a circle, or moving along a path shaped like a circle.

• We sat at a circular table.
• Stir the mixture with a circular motion.
• The walk follows a circular route through the woods.

Synonymes : round

Expressions courantes : circular table, circular motion, circular route

circulaire

Qui utilise une idée pour la prouver elle-même, ou revient au point de départ sans trouver de réponse.

En anglais simple : Using an idea to prove itself, or repeatedly referring back to the starting point without reaching an answer.

• That is a circular argument.
• His circular reasoning never explains why the rule is fair.
• The formula failed because it contained a circular reference.

Synonymes : self-referential

Expressions courantes : circular reasoning, circular argument, circular reference

circulaire

Avis, publicité ou instructions imprimés et envoyés à de nombreuses personnes.

En anglais simple : A printed notice, advertisement, or instruction sent to many people.

• The school sent a circular to parents.
• An advertising circular arrived with the mail.
• Staff received two circulars about the new rules.

Synonymes : notice, flyer, leaflet

Expressions courantes : send a circular, official circular, advertising circular