English–French

“curve” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kuʁb/

Example

Est-ce que tu vois la courbe ici ?

Can you see the curve here?

Illustration for courbe (curve)

How to say “curve” in French

“Curve” in French is courbe.

A line bends smoothly away from a straight path into an arc or wave.

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

Example sentences with courbe

La courbe d'apprentissage est raide au début.

The learning curve is steep at first.

Tips for using courbe

  • For a road bend, French normally uses virage, while courbe suits a plotted line, outline, or trend.

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