figure
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Définition et signification de « figure » en anglais

Figure
01

figure, schéma

a diagram or illustration that is used to show or explain something, such as a chart, graph, or drawing
figure definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The figure shows the breakdown of costs for the project.
La figure montre la répartition des coûts du projet.
02

silhouette

the shape of a person's body, particularly a woman, when it is considered appealing
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figure definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Many fashion magazines feature models with slender figures, often setting unrealistic standards for beauty.
De nombreux magazines de mode mettent en vedette des modèles aux silhouettes élancées, établissant souvent des normes de beauté irréalistes.
03

chiffre

a symbol that represents any number between 0 and 9
figure definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The number " 7 " is a figure that represents a specific quantity.
Le chiffre "7" est un chiffre qui représente une quantité spécifique.
04

statue

a recreation of a human or animal body in sculpture or drawing
figure definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He sketched a figure of a running horse.
Il a esquissé une figure d'un cheval en train de courir.
05

personnalité, figure

a person of importance, fame, or public recognition
example
Exemples
She became a leading figure in the fashion industry.
Elle est devenue une figure de premier plan dans l'industrie de la mode.
06

silhouette, allure

the impression or image produced by a person's appearance or manner
example
Exemples
He made a sad figure standing alone.
Il faisait une figure triste en se tenant seul.
07

a sum or quantity of money expressed in numerals

08

a total, amount, or number of units or individuals

example
Exemples
Sales figures rose sharply last quarter.
09

figure, pas

a set sequence of movements in dancing or skating
example
Exemples
They practiced the final figure of the waltz.
Ils ont pratiqué la figure finale de la valse.
10

a coherent perceptual unit that stands out against a background and is the focus of attention

11

figure de style, tournure

a word or expression used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
example
Exemples
The poet 's work is rich in figures and imagery.
Le travail du poète est riche en figures et en imagerie.
to figure
01

figurer, jouer un rôle important

to have a significant role or impact in something
Intransitive: to figure in sth
to figure definition and meaning
example
Exemples
His expertise in marketing figures significantly in the company's growth.
Son expertise en marketing figure de manière significative dans la croissance de l'entreprise.
02

penser que, supposer que

to form an opinion or assumption about something based on available information or logic
Transitive: to figure that
example
Exemples
He figures that the project will be completed by next month.
Il estime que le projet sera terminé le mois prochain.
03

paraître, sembler

to seem probable or expected to happen
Transitive: to figure to do sth
example
Exemples
The weather figures to improve by the weekend.
Les prévisions météorologiques figurent s'améliorer d'ici le week-end.
04

calculer, déterminer

to determine a numerical amount or value by performing calculations
Transitive: to figure a number or value
example
Exemples
The accountant figured the company's yearly profits accurately.
Le comptable a calculé les bénéfices annuels de l'entreprise avec précision.
05

comprendre, déduire

to reach an understanding or conclusion about something
Transitive: to figure sth
example
Exemples
He could n’t figure why his car would n’t start this morning.
Il ne pouvait pas comprendre pourquoi sa voiture ne démarrait pas ce matin.
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