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“magnitude” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/maɲityd/

Example

La magnitude du séisme a été mesurée à 6,2.

The earthquake's magnitude was measured at 6.2.

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How to say “magnitude” in French

“Magnitude” in French is magnitude.

A measured number that places a phenomenon's scale or force on a common range.

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

Example sentences with magnitude

La magnitude du changement a surpris toute l'équipe.

The magnitude of the change surprised the whole team.

Tips for using magnitude

  • For earthquakes, magnitude measures the event's overall size, while intensité describes its effects at a particular place.

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