Mathematics is a universal language that transcends borders and cultures. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced learner, understanding math terms in French can enhance your problem-solving skills and broaden your horizons. In this lesson, we’ll explore essential math vocabulary related to addition, subtraction, geometric shapes, and other mathematical concepts.
Basic math operation in French:
- Addition "L’addition" in French: The process of combining two or more numbers to find their total sum.
- Subtraction "La soustraction" in French: The process of taking away one number from another to find the difference.
- Multiplication "La multiplication" in French: The process of repeated addition, where one number is multiplied by another to find the product.
- Division "La division" in French: The process of splitting a quantity into equal parts or finding how many times one number fits into another.
Geometric shapes names in French:
- Circle "Cercle" in French: A perfectly round shape with all points equidistant from the center.
- Triangle "Triangle" in French: A three-sided polygon.
- Square "Carré" in French: A four-sided polygon with equal sides and right angles.
- Rectangle "Rectangle" in French: A four-sided polygon with opposite sides of equal length and right angles.
- Oval "Ovale" in French: A shape resembling a squashed circle.
- Octagon "Octogone" in French: An eight-sided polygon.
- Rhombus "Rhombe" in French: A four-sided polygon with opposite sides parallel and equal in length.
- Pentagon "Pentagone" in French: A five-sided polygon.
- Hexagon "Hexagone" in French: A six-sided polygon.
- Trapezoid "Trapèze" in French: A four-sided polygon with one pair of parallel sides.
- Cone "Cône" in French: A three-dimensional shape with a circular base and a pointed top.
- Cube "Cube" in French: A three-dimensional shape with six equal square faces.
- Cylinder "Cylindre" in French: A three-dimensional shape with two circular bases and a curved surface.
- Sphere "Sphère" in French: A perfectly round three-dimensional shape.
- Pyramid "Pyramide" in French: A three-dimensional shape with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at a common vertex.
Mathematics terms list in French:
- Addition "L’addition" in French: The process of combining two or more numbers to find their total sum.
- Algebra "Algèbre" in French: The branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols.
- Arithmetic "Arithmétique" in French: The study of basic numerical operations.
- Binary "Binaire" in French: Related to binary numbers.
- To calculate "Calculer" in French: To perform mathematical computations.
- Squared "Carré" in French: A number raised to the power of 2.
- Digit "Chiffre" in French: A numerical symbol (0-9).
- To count "Compter": To determine the total number of items.
- Cubed "Cubique" in French: A number raised to the power of 3.
- Decimal "Décimal" in French: Related to the base-10 numbering system.
- Difference "Différence" in French: The result of subtracting one number from another.
- Division "La division" in French: The process of dividing one number by another.
- Equality "Égalité" in French: When two expressions have the same value.
- Equation "Équation" in French: A mathematical statement with an equal sign.
- Exponent "Exposant" in French: The power to which a number is raised.
- Fraction "Fraction" in French: A part of a whole expressed as a ratio.
- Function "Fonction" in French: A relation between input and output values.
- Graph "Graphe" in French: A visual representation of data or a mathematical function.
- Logarithm "Logarithme" in French: The inverse operation of exponentiation.
- Multiplication "La multiplication" in French: The process of repeated addition.
- Negative "Négatif": Less than zero.
- Cardinal number "Nombre cardinal" in French: A counting number (e.g., 1, 2, 3).
- Whole number "Nombre entier" in French: A positive integer or zero.
- Odd number "Nombre impair" in French: A number not divisible by 2.
- Even number "Nombre pair" in French: A number divisible by 2.
- Prime number "Nombre premier" in French: A positive integer greater than 1 with no divisors other than 1 and itself.
- Percentage "Pourcentage" in French: A proportion expressed as a fraction of 100.
- Product "Produit" in French: The result of multiplying two or more numbers.
- Power "Puissance" in French: The exponent in an expression.
- Quotient "Quotient" in French: The result of dividing one number by another.
- Root "Racine" in French: The inverse operation of exponentiation.
- Symbol "Symbole" in French: A character or sign representing a mathematical concept.
- Variable "Variable" in French: A quantity that can change or take different values.
- Geometry "Géométrie" in French: The study of shapes, sizes, and properties of space.
- Number theory "Théorie des nombres" in French: The study of integers and their properties.
- Trigonometry "Trigonométrie" in French: The study of relationships involving angles and lengths of triangles.
- Statistics "Statistiques" in French: The collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and organization of data.
- Set "Ensemble" in French: A collection of distinct elements.
- Square root "Racine carrée" in French: The value that, when multiplied by itself, gives a specified number.
- Sum "Somme" in French: The result of adding two or more numbers.
- Tangent "Tangente" in French: A trigonometric function related to the slope of a curve.
- Theorem "Théorème" in French: A statement that can be proven true based on existing axioms or other theorems.
- Topology "Topologie" in French: The study of properties preserved under continuous deformations.
- Trigonometry "Trigonométrie" in French: The study of relationships involving angles and lengths of triangles.
- Union "Union" in French: The combination of two or more sets into a single set.
- Variable "Variable" in French: A quantity that can change or take different values.
- Vector "Vecteur" in French: A quantity with both magnitude and direction.
- Vertex "Sommet" in French: A point where two or more lines or curves meet.
- Volume "Volume" in French: The amount of space occupied by a three-dimensional object.
- X-axis "Axe des abscisses" in French: The horizontal axis in a Cartesian coordinate system.
- Y-axis "Axe des ordonnées" in French: The vertical axis in a Cartesian coordinate system.
- Zeros "Zéros" in French: The values of a function where it intersects the x-axis.
- Zero vector "Le vecteur nul" in French: A vector with zero magnitude and no direction.
- Zero matrix "La matrice nulle" in French: A matrix where all elements are zero.
- Zero polynomial "Le polynôme nul" in French: A polynomial with all coefficients equal to zero.
- Zeta function "La fonction zêta" in French: A complex function used in number theory and other mathematical areas.
