French word

tubulaire

Pronunciation

IPA/tybylɛʁ/

Meaning

  • adjectivetube-shaped

Example

Le tuyau est tubulaire.

The pipe is tube-shaped.

Illustration for tubulaire (tube-shaped)

More examples

La lampe fluorescente est tubulaire.

The fluorescent lamp is tubular.

Core concept

A long hollow form with a circular cross-section.

Common phrases

  • lampe tubulaire

    tubular lamp

Similar words

creux: Containing an empty space inside rather than being solid.
cylindrique: Straight and tube-shaped, with a circular cross-section.

Definition in French

Qualifie une surface ou un objet de section cylindrique et creuse.

Word origin

Tubulaire is formed from French tube with the adjectival suffix -aire and ultimately traces back to Latin tubus.

Usage tips

  • Tubulaire has the same technical sense as English tubular, but its final -aire is pronounced like French èr, not English 'air'.

Other meanings

  • cylindricaladjective

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