This is the 10984th most frequent French word.
perpendiculaires
Lines or planes that intersect at a right angle (90 degrees).
The word 'perpendiculaires' is used in a geometric context to describe lines forming a right angle.
Les deux droites sont perpendiculaires.
The two lines are perpendicular.
Here, 'perpendiculaires' refers to the visual or conceptual arrangement of elements at right angles in art.
Dans l'art, les éléments perpendiculaires créent une impression de stabilité.
In art, perpendicular elements create an impression of stability.
In this figurative use, 'perpendiculaire' means that the reasoning took an approach or perspective that is completely different or unrelated to the ongoing discussion.