French word

harmonisation

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁmonizasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounharmony

Example

L'harmonisation des couleurs rend la pièce agréable.

The harmony between the colors makes the room pleasant.

Illustration for harmonisation (harmony)

More examples

L'harmonisation des vêtements simplifie le choix le matin.

The harmonization of clothing simplifies the choice in the morning.

Core concept

Different parts being tuned into one coherent whole.

Common phrases

  • l'harmonisation des vêtements

    harmonization of clothing

  • l'harmonisation des couleurs

    harmonization of colors

  • l'harmonisation des styles

    harmonization of styles

Similar words

accord: A state of agreement about conditions or opinions.
harmonie: A state in which elements fit together pleasantly.
entente: A friendly relationship based on mutual understanding.
coordination: The adjustment of actions or plans so they work together.

Definition in French

Indique le processus de mise en accord de plusieurs éléments afin d'obtenir une unité.

Word origin

French forms harmonisation from harmoniser with the suffix -isation, which names an action or process.

Usage tips

  • Although harmonisation is feminine, the singular indefinite form is une harmonisation, while elision gives l'harmonisation before a vowel.

Other meanings

  • harmonizationnoun

Opposites

  • désaccorddisagreementnoun
  • dissonancedissonancenoun

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