A1 noun Neutre

symmetry

/ˈsɪmətri/

Symmetry is when two sides of something look exactly the same, like a mirror image. It is often used in art and nature to describe a sense of balance and beauty.

Exemples

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1

The wings of the butterfly show perfect symmetry.

The wings of the butterfly show perfect symmetry.

2

The architect designed the palace with strict symmetry.

The architect designed the palace with strict symmetry.

3

I like the symmetry in your new drawing.

I like the symmetry in your new drawing.

Famille de mots

Nom
symmetry
Verb
symmetrize
Adverbe
symmetrically
Adjectif
symmetrical
Apparenté
asymmetry
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'sym' in symmetry as 'same'—both sides are the same.

Quiz rapide

The artist used ________ to make the face look balanced and beautiful.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : symmetry

Exemples

1

The wings of the butterfly show perfect symmetry.

everyday

The wings of the butterfly show perfect symmetry.

2

The architect designed the palace with strict symmetry.

formal

The architect designed the palace with strict symmetry.

3

I like the symmetry in your new drawing.

informal

I like the symmetry in your new drawing.

4

In geometry, symmetry refers to an object being invariant under transformations.

academic

In geometry, symmetry refers to an object being invariant under transformations.

5

We chose this logo because its symmetry represents stability.

business

We chose this logo because its symmetry represents stability.

Famille de mots

Nom
symmetry
Verb
symmetrize
Adverbe
symmetrically
Adjectif
symmetrical
Apparenté
asymmetry

Collocations courantes

perfect symmetry perfect symmetry
mirror symmetry mirror symmetry
bilateral symmetry bilateral symmetry
lack of symmetry lack of symmetry
radial symmetry radial symmetry

Phrases Courantes

line of symmetry

line of symmetry

in perfect symmetry

in perfect symmetry

sense of symmetry

sense of symmetry

Souvent confondu avec

symmetry vs cemetery

A cemetery is a place where dead people are buried, while symmetry is a balanced shape.

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Notes d'usage

Use this word when talking about things that can be folded in half to match perfectly. It is a very common term in art, architecture, and biology.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often misspell it as 'symetry' with one 'm'. Also, be careful not to confuse it with 'asymmetry', which means the opposite.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'sym' in symmetry as 'same'—both sides are the same.

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Origine du mot

From the Greek 'syn' (together) and 'metron' (measure), meaning 'measured together'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as an uncountable noun in general contexts The plural 'symmetries' is used in mathematics and science Often follows adjectives like 'perfect', 'geometric', or 'flawless'
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Contexte culturel

In many cultures, symmetry is associated with divine perfection and is a key feature in religious buildings like the Taj Mahal.

Quiz rapide

The artist used ________ to make the face look balanced and beautiful.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : symmetry

Plus de mots sur art

painter

A1

A painter is a person whose job or hobby is to create pictures using paint. It can also refer to a person who paints surfaces like walls, doors, and buildings for a living.

sculptor

A1

A sculptor is a person who creates art by shaping materials like stone, wood, metal, or clay. They make three-dimensional objects, such as statues, using tools to carve or build up forms.

photography

A1

Photography is the activity or job of taking pictures with a camera. It is a form of art that uses light to create images of people, nature, or objects.

lens

A1

A lens is a curved piece of glass or plastic used in cameras, glasses, and telescopes. In art and photography, it helps to focus light so that an image appears sharp and clear.

exposure

A1

Exposure is when something is shown to the public or allowed to be seen. In art and photography, it also refers to the amount of light that reaches a camera sensor or film.

zoom

A1

A camera feature or lens that makes a subject appear much closer or larger. In digital art, it refers to the tool used to change the size of the image on the screen to see small details.

flash

A1

A sudden, brief burst of bright light used to take photos or to show something clearly. In art, it can also refer to pre-drawn designs used by tattoo artists.

pixel

A1

A pixel is the smallest unit of a digital image or graphic that can be displayed on a screen. Many pixels combined together create the full pictures you see on computers, phones, and televisions.

drawing

A1

A picture or image created by using a pen, pencil, or crayon rather than paint. It is a fundamental form of visual art that focuses on lines and shading.

impressionism

A1

Impressionism is a style of painting that began in France in the late 1800s. It uses small, thin brushstrokes and bright colors to show how light changes on objects and nature.

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