French word

harmonie

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁmoni/

Meaning

  • feminine nounharmony

Example

Ils vivent en harmonie.

They live in harmony.

Illustration for harmonie (harmony)

More examples

Nous cherchons l'harmonie dans l'équipe.

We seek harmony within the team.

Core concept

Separate parts forming one calm, balanced whole instead of pulling against each other.

Common phrases

  • vivre en harmonie

    live in harmony

  • être en harmonie

    be in harmony

  • en harmonie avec

    in harmony with

Similar words

entente: A friendly relationship based on mutual understanding between people.
accord: Agreement reached when opinions or conditions coincide.
cohérence: A sense of unity created by logically connected parts or ideas.
équilibre: A stable state in which forces or functions are evenly balanced.

Definition in French

Disposition harmonieuse d'éléments produisant une impression d'équilibre et d'absence de conflit.

Word origin

Harmonie entered French through Latin harmonia, borrowed from Greek harmonia for a fitting together or orderly combination.

Usage tips

  • The common pattern être en harmonie avec requires avec before the person, group, or thing in harmony with the subject.

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