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horizontale

horizontal (line or position)

noun oh-ree-zohn-TAHL Rare

Origin: from horizontal, ultimately Greek horizon 'bounding circle'

Usage Note

Horizontale is the feminine noun form of the adjective horizontal, meaning a horizontal line or plane. It appears in geometry and technical contexts. In casual French, à l'horizontale means 'lying flat' or 'horizontal', as opposed to à la verticale.

Examples

"Tracez une horizontale au milieu de la page."

Natural Translation

Draw a horizontal line in the middle of the page.

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