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La symétrie
Refers to the balanced proportions of a structure or object. In French aesthetics, it is often linked to reason, order, and the mastery of man over nature.
Examples in context
La symétrie parfaite du bâtiment crée un équilibre visuel.
The perfect symmetry of the building creates a visual balance.
Le visage humain recherche souvent une certaine symétrie idéale.
The human face often seeks a certain ideal symmetry.
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