noun

la colonne

column

C'est un élément vertical qui soutient un toit ou qui sépare des parties dans un texte ou un tableau.

Word: colonne

Language: French

Meaning in English:
The word "colonne" translates to "column" in English.


Explanation:

  1. Definition:

    • A colonne is a vertical, cylindrical structure often used in architecture to support a building or to decorate it.
    • It can also refer to a vertical division of text or data, such as a column in a table, newspaper, or spreadsheet.
  2. Parts (Etymology):

    • Derived from Latin columna, meaning "pillar" or "post."
  3. Uses:

    • Architectural context:
      • Example: Les colonnes du temple étaient en marbre. ("The columns of the temple were made of marble.")
    • Text or Data context:
      • Example: La colonne de droite contient les résultats. ("The right column contains the results.")
  4. Synonyms:

    • Architectural sense: pilier (pillar), support
    • Textual/Data sense: rubrique (section), liste (list) (less direct but related in the context of text divisions)
  5. Antonyms:

    • For architectural meaning, no exact direct opposite; possibly "ruin" or "absence of support" but no specific antonym.
    • For textual meaning, maybe "row" (ligne) as an opposite concept in tabular data organization.

Summary Table

AspectDetails
Wordcolonne
English meaningcolumn
UsesArchitectural pillar; Text division
Synonymspilier, support, rubrique
Antonymsligne (in tables), (no clear architectural opposite)

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Examples

Une colonne soutient le toit.noun

A column supports the roof.

Les colonnes étaient décorées de motifs simples.noun

The columns were decorated with simple patterns.

Les colonnes étaient décorées.noun

The columns were decorated.

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