Also means
scale
Usage Note
gamme covers several related meanings: a musical scale (gamme de do — C scale), a product range (une gamme de produits), or a spectrum of colours or feelings. The expression faire des gammes (to practice scales) is also used figuratively to mean doing basic drills or practice exercises in any field.
Examples
"Elle fait ses gammes au piano chaque matin."
Natural Translation
She practices her scales on the piano every morning.
Literal Translation
She does her scales on the piano each morning.
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