French Conversation · Level 22
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French word
méthodologie
Pronunciation
IPA/metodoloʒi/
Meaning
- feminine nounmethodology
Example
La méthodologie proposée pour le projet est claire.
The methodology proposed for the project is clear.
More examples
Les étudiants ont revu leur méthodologie d'étude avant l'examen.
The students reviewed their methodology for studying before the exam.
Core concept
A structured plan for reaching a goal, with methods, stages, and ways to judge the results.
Common phrases
améliorer la méthodologie
improve the methodology
une méthodologie d'étude
a methodology for studying
la méthodologie du projet
the project's methodology
Similar words
méthode: A specific way or procedure for achieving a particular goal.
technique: A practical skill or method for performing a task effectively.
approche: A way of thinking about and tackling a problem or challenge.
Definition in French
Terme désignant la réflexion organisée sur les méthodes à employer pour atteindre un objectif, incluant principes, étapes et critères d'évaluation.
Word origin
Méthodologie is formed from méthode and the suffix -logie, ultimately reflecting Greek methodos, 'method', and -logia, 'study'.
Usage tips
- French often uses méthode for one particular method, while méthodologie refers to an organized framework of methods and principles.
Opposites
- improvisationimprovisationnoun
- spontanéitéspontaneitynoun
Related words
- méthodiquemethodicaladjective
- méthodologiquementmethodologicallyadverb