No. 9,252 in French
courbure
Curvature.
In a sentence
La courbure de cet arc est parfaitement symétrique.
The curvature of this bow is perfectly symmetrical.
Here, 'courbure' refers to the physical bending or shape of the bow.
Cette maladie peut entraîner une courbure anormale de la colonne vertébrale.
This condition can lead to an abnormal curvature of the spine.
In this sentence, 'courbure' describes a medical condition affecting the shape of the spine.
La courbure légère de l'horizon est toujours fascinante à observer.
The slight curvature of the horizon is always fascinating to observe.
The word 'courbure' here is used to denote the visual effect of Earth's curvature as seen on the horizon.
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