rounded

arrondi

Qui présente des courbes douces plutôt que des angles vifs.

En anglais simple : Having smooth curves instead of sharp corners.

• The table has rounded edges.
• Choose a chair with a rounded back.
• These stones are smooth and rounded.

Synonymes : curved

Contraires : angular

Expressions courantes : rounded corners, rounded edges, rounded shape

complet, équilibré

Qui couvre plusieurs aspects ou expériences, offrant ainsi un ensemble complet et équilibré.

En anglais simple : Including different sides or experiences, rather than only one, so that it is complete and balanced.

• She received a rounded education.
• The interviews give a rounded picture of his life.
• Travel helped him develop a more rounded view of the world.

Synonymes : balanced, well-rounded, comprehensive

Expressions courantes : rounded education, rounded view, rounded picture

arrondi

Se dit d’un son prononcé en donnant aux lèvres une forme de cercle.

En anglais simple : Made by bringing your lips together in a circle when speaking.

• This is a rounded vowel.
• Keep your lips rounded for this sound.
• Some languages have front rounded vowels.

Contraires : unrounded

Expressions courantes : rounded vowel, rounded sound