perpendicular in French
perpendicular in French is perpendiculaire, vertical, fil à plomb — perpendicular means meeting another line or surface at a right angle (90 degrees).
perpendicular in French
perpendiculaire
(geometry) At or forming a right angle (to something).
vertical
(geometry) At or forming a right angle (to something).
perpendiculaire
(geometry) A line or plane that is perpendicular to another.
fil à plomb
A device such as a plumb line that is used in making or marking a perpendicular line.
What does "perpendicular" mean?
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adjective Meeting another line or surface at a right angle (90 degrees).
"Make sure the fence post is perpendicular to the ground before you set the concrete."
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adjective Standing straight up; exactly vertical.
"The cliff face rises almost perpendicular from the sea."
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noun A line or plane set at a right angle to another.
"Drop a perpendicular from the top of the triangle to find its height."
perpendicular in a sentence
- Make sure the fence post is perpendicular to the ground before you set the concrete.
- The two roads cross perpendicular to each other.
- The cliff face rises almost perpendicular from the sea.
- Drop a perpendicular from the top of the triangle to find its height.
Similar words in French
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Frequently asked questions
What is "perpendicular" in French?
"perpendicular" in French is perpendiculaire, vertical, fil à plomb. perpendicular means: Meeting another line or surface at a right angle (90 degrees).
How do you use "perpendicular" in a sentence?
Example: "Make sure the fence post is perpendicular to the ground before you set the concrete." In French, "perpendicular" is perpendiculaire, vertical, fil à plomb.
Are there other ways to say "perpendicular" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "perpendicular": perpendiculaire, vertical, fil à plomb.
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