Plane Figures - Cycle 1

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What is a plane figure?

Definition

A plane figure is a geometric figure formed by a broken and closed line or a curved and closed line.

Examples:

Des figures planes

What are the characteristics of some plane figures?

NameCharacteristicsExamples
SquareA square has four equal sides.
Un carré
RectangleA rectangle has four sides.
It has two pairs of opposite sides that have equal measurements.
Un rectangle
TriangleA triangle has three sides.
Deux triangles
RhombusA rhombus has four sides of equal length.
Un losange
CircleA circle is formed by a curved and closed line
Un cercle