variation in French
variation in French is variation, variante, déclinaison — variation means a change, or the act of changing, in the form, amount, or quality of something.
variation in French
variation
variante
déclinaison
(nautical) The angular difference at the vessel between the direction of true north and magnetic north.
What does "variation" mean?
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noun A change, or the act of changing, in the form, amount, or quality of something.
"There is little variation in the daily temperature near the equator."
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noun A version of something that differs somewhat from the original or from others of its kind.
"This game is a simple variation of tag that we play indoors."
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noun In music, a passage that reworks a melody with changes to rhythm, harmony, or ornamentation.
"The pianist played a lively variation that changed the tune's rhythm completely."
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variation in a sentence
- There is little variation in the daily temperature near the equator.
- There's a lot of variation in prices between the two supermarkets.
- This game is a simple variation of tag that we play indoors.
- Her recipe is a healthier variation of the classic chocolate cake.
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What is "variation" in French?
"variation" in French is variation, variante, déclinaison. variation means: A change, or the act of changing, in the form, amount, or quality of something.
How do you use "variation" in a sentence?
Example: "There is little variation in the daily temperature near the equator." In French, "variation" is variation, variante, déclinaison.
Are there other ways to say "variation" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "variation": variation, variante, déclinaison.
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