noun
le gabarit
template
Definition & meaning
The word gabarit refers to several concepts related to dimensions and standardized sizes:
- Physical dimensions and clearance: It represents the maximum dimensions (height, width, depth) that an object or a vehicle must not exceed to pass through a specific space (such as a tunnel, bridge, or gate). In a broader sense, it refers to the size or bulk of a person or an animal.
- Template or pattern: In manufacturing, construction, or crafts, it is a tool or a pattern used as a guide to shape or reproduce an object accurately.
- Layout or format: In typography, design, or computing, it refers to a predefined structure, layout, or document template that determines the placement of elements on a page.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a masculine noun.
- Origin: The word comes from the Middle French gabarit, which likely originates from the Occitan gabarit or the Mediterranean maritime language. It is historically linked to shipbuilding, where it referred to the full-scale models or templates used to shape the components of a ship.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Modèle (Model)
- Patron (Pattern/Template)
- Dimension (Dimension)
- Format (Format)
- Profil (Profile)
- Moule (Mold)
Antonyms:
There are no direct antonyms for gabarit, as it refers to specific structural or dimensional standards. However, in contexts where it implies a standard, terms like irrégularité or anomalie could conceptually contrast with the notion of adhering to a strict template.
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Ce gabarit est trop grand.noun
This template is too large.
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