B1 noun Neutral

graphique

/ɡʁa.fik/

A visual representation of data, such as a bar chart, line graph, or pie chart. The primary focus of IELTS Writing Task 1.

Examples

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1

Regarde ce graphique dans le journal.

Look at this graph in the newspaper.

2

Veuillez vous référer au graphique à la page 4.

Please refer to the graph on page 4.

3

C'est quoi ce graphique compliqué ?

What is this complicated graph?

Word Family

Noun
graphique
Adverb
graphiquement
Adjective
graphique
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Memory Tip

Shares the same root as 'graphic' in English.

Quick Quiz

Ce ___ illustre la répartition des dépenses.

Correct!

The correct answer is: graphique

Examples

1

Regarde ce graphique dans le journal.

everyday

Look at this graph in the newspaper.

2

Veuillez vous référer au graphique à la page 4.

formal

Please refer to the graph on page 4.

3

C'est quoi ce graphique compliqué ?

informal

What is this complicated graph?

4

Selon le graphique, la tendance est à la baisse.

academic

According to the graph, the trend is downward.

5

Le graphique présente nos ventes mensuelles.

business

The graph presents our monthly sales.

Word Family

Noun
graphique
Adverb
graphiquement
Adjective
graphique

Common Collocations

un graphique à barres a bar chart
un graphique circulaire a pie chart
analyser un graphique to analyze a graph
selon le graphique according to the graph
un graphique linéaire a line graph

Common Phrases

comme l'indique le graphique

as indicated by the graph

la courbe du graphique

the curve of the graph

interpréter un graphique

to interpret a graph

Often Confused With

graphique vs graphe

'Graphe' is often used in mathematics/computer science; 'graphique' is the standard word for data visualization.

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Usage Notes

Use 'graphique' for most charts in the IELTS exam.

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Common Mistakes

Using 'dessin' (drawing) instead of 'graphique' when describing academic data.

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Memory Tip

Shares the same root as 'graphic' in English.

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Word Origin

From Greek 'graphikos', related to writing or drawing.

Grammar Patterns

Dans le graphique Le graphique illustre...

Quick Quiz

Ce ___ illustre la répartition des dépenses.

Correct!

The correct answer is: graphique

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