complementary

ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri
complementaries
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Translation of complementary into French,

Adjective

1.

completion balance

making something complete or more balanced
  • Their skills are complementary in this project.Leurs compétences sont complémentaires dans ce projet.
2.

therapy

TECH.
relating to non-mainstream medical treatments used alongside conventional care
TECH.
  • Acupuncture is a form of complementary medicine.L'acupuncture est une forme de médecine complémentaire.
3.

biology

TECH.
of specific pairings of DNA and RNA bases
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  • A and T are complementary bases in DNA.A et T sont des bases complémentaires dans l'ADN.
4.

physics

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pertaining to pairs of properties in quantum mechanics
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complémentaires en complémentarité
  • Speed and position are complementary properties.La vitesse et la position sont des propriétés complémentaires.

Noun

1.

art

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color that pairs well with another
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  • Red is a complementary to green.Le rouge est un complémentaire du vert.
2.

mathematics

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angle that adds with another to make 90 degrees
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  • A 30-degree angle is a complementary to a 60-degree angle.Un angle de 30 degrés est angle complémentaire d'un angle de 60 degrés.
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Expressions with complementary: examples in English and translations in French

informations complémentaires
The report included complementary information to clarify the findings.
angle complémentaire
Each is a complementary angle to the other.
couleur complémentaire
Blue and orange are complementary colours.
couleur complémentaire
Red and green are complementary color on the color wheel.
bien complémentaire
produit complémentaire
Printers and ink cartridges are examples of complementary goods.
médecine complémentaire
She uses complementary medicine along with her regular doctor.

Images of complementary

  • complementary: angle that adds with another to make 90 degrees
    (mathematics) angle complémentaire

Synonyms and analogies of complementary in English

Examples of complementary in a sentence

  • Their complementary schedules allowed for shared childcare.
  • Herbal therapy is often used as a complementary approach.
  • Complementary treatments like yoga can aid recovery.
  • The complementary nature of G and C is crucial in DNA.
  • Complementary strands ensure accurate DNA replication.
  • Wave and particle are complementary aspects.

Translations of "complementary" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
complémentaireadj.

Each co-founder contributed a different skill set, which made the team highly complementary.

Chaque cofondateur a apporté une compétence différente, ce qui a rendu l'équipe très complémentaire.

complèteadj.

The private sector acts as a complementary mechanism for health-care coverage.

Le secteur privé complète la couverture de soins de santé.

complétantprtp.

This is required as complementary information to the monthly reporting.

Cela est requis à titre d'information complétant la déclaration mensuelle.

complément

In a complementary role, training addresses how a technology is used.

En complément, la formation englobe la façon d'utiliser une technologie donnée.

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Other translations for complementary:

  • accompagnatriceadj.
  • complémentarité

complementary: Examples and translations in context

This laboratory specializes in cross-breeding medicinal plants with complementary properties.

Ce laboratoire se spécialise dans le métissage de plantes médicinales aux propriétés complémentaires.

Choosing a complementary color scheme can enhance the beauty of any artwork.

Choisir des teintes complémentaires peut sublimer la beauté de toute œuvre d'art.

They put together an eclectic team, bringing together very different yet complementary profiles.

Ils ont formé une équipe éclectique, réunissant des profils très différents mais complémentaires.

This start-up works well because a harmonious team brings together different but complementary profiles.

Cette start-up fonctionne bien parce qu'une équipe harmonieuse réunit des profils différents mais complémentaires.

The governing political coalition brings together parties with different but complementary viewpoints.

La coalition politique au gouvernement rassemble des partis de sensibilités différentes mais complémentaires.

Putting this complementary local currency into circulation is helping support neighborhood businesses.

La mise en circulation de cette monnaie locale complémentaire soutient les commerces du quartier.

The gender mix in this research team brings in very different yet complementary perspectives.

La mixité de cette équipe de recherche apporte des points de vue très différents et complémentaires.

This partnership will likely bode well given their complementary strengths.

Ce partenariat s'annonce prometteur compte tenu de leurs forces complémentaires.

See also:

complementary informationcomplementary medicine
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