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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
noun
variante
noun
déclinaison
noun
(nautical) The angular difference at the vessel between the direction of true north and magnetic north.

What does "variation" mean?

  1. noun A change, or the act of changing, in the form, amount, or quality of something.
    "There's a lot of variation in prices between the two supermarkets."
  2. noun A version of something that differs somewhat from the original or from others of its kind.
    "The chef served a variation on the traditional dish, with a citrus twist."
  3. noun In music, a passage that reworks a melody with changes to rhythm, harmony, or ornamentation.
    "Beethoven wrote a set of variations on a simple theme by Diabelli."

variation in a sentence

  • There's a lot of variation in prices between the two supermarkets.
  • Seasonal variation in temperature affects when the crops are planted.
  • The chef served a variation on the traditional dish, with a citrus twist.
  • Beethoven wrote a set of variations on a simple theme by Diabelli.

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Frequently asked questions

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's a lot of variation in prices between the two supermarkets." 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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