French word

harmoniser

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁmonize/

Meaning

  • verbharmonize

Example

Il faut harmoniser les couleurs de la pièce.

The colors in the room need to be harmonized.

Illustration for harmoniser (harmonize)

More examples

Nous devons harmoniser nos méthodes de travail.

We need to harmonize our working methods.

Core concept

Different pieces sliding into compatible positions so the whole looks and works as one.

Common phrases

  • harmoniser les couleurs

    harmonize the colors

  • harmoniser un projet

    coordinate a project

  • harmoniser les idées

    align the ideas

Similar words

s'accorder: To fit together harmoniously with one another.
mettre en accord: To bring separate matters or opinions into agreement.
coordonner: To organize people or activities for smooth, efficient progress.
ajuster: To make small adjustments so details suit the whole.

Definition in French

Adapter ou régler des éléments de sorte qu'ils s'accordent et forment un ensemble cohérent.

Word origin

The verb harmoniser derives from harmonie, which entered French from Greek harmonia; the suffix -iser gives the sense of making something harmonious.

Usage tips

  • In harmoniser, the s between vowels is pronounced like z, while the final -er of the infinitive is silent.

Other meanings

  • coordinateverb
  • matchverb
  • unifyverb

Opposites

  • diviserdivideverb
  • désunirdisuniteverb

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