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diaphragm in French

diaphragm in French is diaphragme, membrane, diaphragmer — diaphragm means the dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.

diaphragm in French

diaphragme
noun
membrane
noun
(mechanics) A flexible membrane separating two chambers and fixed around its periphery that distends into one or other chamber as the difference in the pressure in the chambers varies.
diaphragme
noun
(mechanics) A flexible membrane separating two chambers and fixed around its periphery that distends into one or other chamber as the difference in the pressure in the chambers varies.
diaphragmer
verb
(optics, photography) To reduce lens aperture using an optical diaphragm.

What does "diaphragm" mean?

  1. noun The dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.
    "Singers are taught to breathe from the diaphragm for better control."
  2. noun A dome-shaped contraceptive device inserted to cover the cervix.
    "She was fitted for a diaphragm at her doctor's appointment."
  3. noun A thin, flexible membrane, such as the vibrating part of a speaker or microphone.
    "The speaker's diaphragm vibrates to produce sound waves."

diaphragm in a sentence

  • Singers are taught to breathe from the diaphragm for better control.
  • A sudden spasm of the diaphragm causes hiccups.
  • She was fitted for a diaphragm at her doctor's appointment.
  • The speaker's diaphragm vibrates to produce sound waves.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "diaphragm" in French?

"diaphragm" in French is diaphragme, membrane, diaphragmer. diaphragm means: The dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.

How do you use "diaphragm" in a sentence?

Example: "Singers are taught to breathe from the diaphragm for better control." In French, "diaphragm" is diaphragme, membrane, diaphragmer.

Are there other ways to say "diaphragm" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "diaphragm": diaphragme, membrane, diaphragmer.

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