No. 846 in French
normale
The French word "normale" means "normal" or "standard" in English.
In a sentence
Elle semble très normale.
She seems very normal.
The word 'normale' is acting as an adjective describing 'elle', implying that she appears to conform to common expectations or standards.
C'est une procédure normale dans ce cas.
It is a normal procedure in this case.
Here, 'normale' qualifies 'procédure', explaining that the procedure is typical or standard in such situations.
L'enseignant a tracé une ligne normale à la surface.
The teacher drew a line perpendicular to the surface.
'Normale' is used as a noun referring to a concept in geometry, meaning a line perpendicular to a surface.
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