English–French

“correlation” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/koʁelasjɔ̃/

Example

Les chercheurs ont trouvé une corrélation entre l'exercice régulier et le moral.

The researchers found a correlation between regular exercise and mood.

Illustration for corrélation (correlation)

How to say “correlation” in French

“Correlation” in French is corrélation.

Two lines on a graph rising or falling together, while their shared movement remains an observation rather than a cause.

Full entry for corrélation: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with corrélation

Il y a une corrélation positive entre le tabagisme et le risque de cancer.

There is a positive correlation between smoking and the risk of cancer.

Tips for using corrélation

  • The usual pattern is corrélation entre, as in une corrélation entre deux variables, when the related factors are named.

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