proportion

• Nom désignant une partie ou une part d'un tout, ou le rapport comparatif entre deux quantités, souvent exprimé sous forme de ratio, de fraction ou de pourcentage.

A noun referring to a part, share, or comparative relationship of one thing to another, often expressed as a ratio or fraction.

1. Part or shareB1formal

   A part, share, or number considered in relation to a whole.

   Part ou part d'un tout

   • A large proportion of the budget is spent on education.
   • Only a small proportion of the population lives in rural areas.
   • The proportion of women in the workforce has increased.

   Synonymesamountdivisionfractionmeasurepartpercentageportionquotasegmentshare

2. Comparative relationshipB1formal

   The relationship between two things in terms of size, amount, or degree.

   rapport comparatif

   • The proportion of salt to water in the recipe is important.
   • The size of the house is out of proportion to the garden.
   • The proportion of men to women in the class is equal.

   Synonymesbalancecorrespondenceequivalenceratiorelationship

3. Harmonious arrangementB2formal

   The correct or pleasing relationship between the parts of something.

   proportion harmonieuse

   • The architect designed the building with perfect proportion.
   • Her face has beautiful proportions.
   • The painting lacks proportion between the foreground and background.

   Synonymesbalanceconcordcongruityconsonanceharmonysymmetry

   Antonymesasymmetrydisharmonydisproportiondissonanceimbalance

• Verbe signifiant ajuster ou régler quelque chose par rapport à un standard, une relation ou une taille comparative.

A verb used to indicate the act of adjusting or regulating something in relation to a standard, ratio, or comparative size.

1. Adjust in relation to something elseC1formal

   To adjust or regulate the size, amount, or degree of something in relation to something else.

   ajuster proportionnellement

   • The architect proportioned the windows to match the building's facade.
   • We must proportion the budget according to the project's needs.
   • The ingredients should be proportioned carefully for the recipe.

   Synonymesadjustbalancecalibratecorrelatemeasuremodulateregulatesizetailor