French word

dimension

Pronunciation

IPA/dimɑ̃sjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine noundimension

Example

Prends les dimensions de la boîte avant de l'envoyer.

Take the dimensions of the box before sending it.

Illustration for dimension (dimension)

More examples

Donne les dimensions du canapé pour vérifier s'il rentre par la porte.

Give the dimensions of the sofa to check if it fits through the door.

Core concept

A measured profile of an object, combining its length, width, and height.

Common phrases

  • donner les dimensions

    give the dimensions

  • mesurer les dimensions

    measure the dimensions

Similar words

mesure: A numerical value or dimension obtained through measurement.
taille: A numerical size or label indicating a person's body or clothing size.
longueur: The distance from one end of an object to the other.
hauteur: The distance measured from the bottom to the top.

Definition in French

Grandeur mesurable qui indique la taille (longueur, largeur, hauteur) ou l'étendue d'un objet ou d'un espace.

Word origin

French dimension continues Latin dimensio, "a measuring," which was formed from the verb dimetiri, "to measure out."

Usage tips

  • For clothing and shoes, French normally uses taille rather than dimension for the size.

Other meanings

  • scalenoun

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