No. 12,313 in French
élliptique
Elliptical; having the shape or characteristics of an ellipse, or indirect in expression.
In a sentence
La trajectoire de la Terre autour du Soleil est elliptique.
The trajectory of Earth around the Sun is elliptical.
Here, 'elliptique' describes the geometric shape of Earth's orbit, emphasizing its non-symmetrical and oval character.
Son discours était un peu elliptique, difficile à comprendre entièrement.
His speech was somewhat elliptical, hard to fully understand.
In this sentence, 'elliptique' refers to the abstract and indirect manner of the speech, hinting at its complex or roundabout nature.
J'ai acheté un appareil d'entraînement elliptique pour améliorer ma condition physique.
I bought an elliptical training machine to improve my physical condition.
Here, 'elliptique' is used to describe the exercise machine, which operates based on elliptical motion patterns.
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