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gradient in French

gradient in French is pente, gradient, dégradé — gradient means the steepness or slope of a road, hill, or surface.

gradient in French

pente
noun
gradient
noun
dégradé
noun
A gradual change in color; a color gradient; gradation.

What does "gradient" mean?

  1. noun The steepness or slope of a road, hill, or surface.
    "The mountain road has a steep gradient near the summit."
  2. noun A gradual, smooth transition between two colors or shades.
    "The app icon uses a blue-to-purple gradient background."
  3. noun The rate at which a quantity (such as temperature or pressure) changes over distance.
    "Scientists measured the temperature gradient across the lake."
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gradient in a sentence

  • The mountain road has a steep gradient near the summit.
  • The app icon uses a blue-to-purple gradient background.
  • Scientists measured the temperature gradient across the lake.

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What is "gradient" in French?

"gradient" in French is pente, gradient, dégradé. gradient means: The steepness or slope of a road, hill, or surface.

How do you use "gradient" in a sentence?

Example: "The mountain road has a steep gradient near the summit." In French, "gradient" is pente, gradient, dégradé.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "gradient": pente, gradient, dégradé.

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