geometry

géométrie

Branche des mathématiques qui étudie les formes, les dimensions, les angles et l’espace.

En anglais simple : The part of mathematics that studies shapes, sizes, angles, and space.

• We study geometry at school.
• She used geometry to calculate the area.
• Can you help me with this geometry problem?

Expressions courantes : study geometry, geometry class, plane geometry, geometry problem

géométrie, configuration

Forme d’une chose et manière dont ses différentes parties sont disposées dans l’espace.

En anglais simple : The shape of something and the way its parts are arranged in space.

• The bridge has an unusual geometry.
• They changed the geometry of the bicycle frame.
• Heat can affect the geometry of this metal structure.

Comment l'utiliser : the geometry of something (The geometry of the roof makes repairs difficult.)

Synonymes : shape, spatial arrangement

Expressions courantes : molecular geometry, complex geometry, geometry of something, frame geometry