French word

périmètre

Pronunciation

IPA/peʁimɛtʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounscope

Example

Le périmètre d'intervention de la mairie ne couvre pas ce quartier.

The scope of the town hall's intervention does not cover this neighborhood.

Illustration for périmètre (scope)

More examples

Le magasin ne livre pas hors du périmètre.

The store does not deliver outside the perimeter.

Core concept

A measured boundary that marks what lies inside a space or activity.

Common phrases

  • hors du périmètre

    outside the perimeter

  • à l'intérieur du périmètre

    inside the perimeter

Similar words

portée: The scope or reach of an action or rule's effects.
étendue: The extent or size of something spread over an area.
rayon: A range defined by a set distance from a center.
aire: A surface area or zone set aside for a specific use.

Definition in French

Longueur du contour d'une figure géométrique ; par extension, étendue ou limite d'un espace ou d'une activité.

Word origin

The French word périmètre derives from Greek περίμετρον through Latin, with elements meaning 'around' and 'measure'.

Usage tips

  • In mathematics, périmètre is a length, whereas surface area is an area; figuratively, it denotes a defined scope.

Other meanings

  • circumferencenoun
  • perimeternoun

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