English–French

“vector” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/vɛktœʁ/

Example

Le vecteur pointe vers la droite.

The vector points to the right.

Illustration for vecteur (vector)

How to say “vector” in French

“Vector” in French is vecteur.

A carrier, often shown as a directed arrow, that conveys something from one place or state to another.

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

Example sentences with vecteur

Dans la nature, certains insectes sont des vecteurs de virus.

In nature, certain insects are vectors of viruses.

Tips for using vecteur

  • Context usually identifies the sense, as in vecteur mathématique for a mathematical vector and vecteur de la maladie for a disease carrier.

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