variation

variation

Écarts de taille, de quantité ou d’autres caractéristiques entre plusieurs choses.

En anglais simple : Differences in size, amount, or other features between things.

• There is little variation in price.
• The study found wide variation between schools.
• Seasonal variations in temperature affect the crops.

Comment l'utiliser : variation in something (We noticed variation in the quality.); variation between things (There is considerable variation between regions.)

Synonymes : difference, diversity

Contraires : uniformity

Expressions courantes : variation in something, regional variation

variante

Version de quelque chose qui présente quelques différences.

En anglais simple : A version of something with a few differences.

• This recipe is a variation on a family favourite.
• They sell several variations of the same design.
• Her story offers an interesting variation on a familiar theme.

Comment l'utiliser : a variation on something (The film is a variation on an old story.); a variation of something (This is a variation of the basic exercise.)

Synonymes : version, variant

Expressions courantes : variation on something, variation of something

variation

Léger changement dans la forme, la position ou l’état de quelque chose.

En anglais simple : A small change in the form, position, or condition of something.

• A slight variation in pressure opened the valve.
• Repeated variations in speed made the ride uncomfortable.
• The movement allows variation in the position of the arm.

Comment l'utiliser : variation in something (A variation in shape can affect how the tool works.)

Synonymes : change, alteration

Expressions courantes : variation in something, slight variation

variation

Reprise d’un thème musical en modifiant certaines notes, le rythme ou d’autres éléments.

En anglais simple : Repeating a musical idea while changing some of its notes, rhythm, or other features.

• The composer used variation to develop the melody.
• Each variation gives the theme a different mood.
• She played three variations on the same tune.

Comment l'utiliser : a variation on a theme (The piece ends with a variation on the opening theme.)

Expressions courantes : theme and variation, variation on something