French Conversation · Level 81
60 words
French word
anomalie
Pronunciation
IPA/anomali/
Meaning
- feminine nounabnormality
Example
On a détecté une anomalie.
An abnormality was detected.
More examples
Le système a signalé une anomalie pendant la mise à jour.
The system reported an anomaly during the update.
Core concept
A measurable break in an expected pattern or normal operation.
Common phrases
détecter une anomalie
detect an anomaly
signaler une anomalie
report an anomaly
anomalie technique
technical anomaly
Similar words
problème: A matter causing difficulty and requiring a solution or response.
incident: One unexpected event or episode of trouble.
dysfonctionnement: A condition in which a machine or system does not function normally.
défaut: A flaw or imperfection built into an object or system.
Definition in French
Écart ou déviation par rapport à la norme, indiquant un fonctionnement anormal.
Word origin
Anomalie comes from Greek anomalía, based on anōmalos, meaning 'uneven' or 'irregular', and entered French through Latin.
Usage tips
- Anomalie is common in technical and formal reports, while everyday speech often uses 'quelque chose cloche' or 'c'est bizarre' instead.