form

/fˈɔːm/

/ˈfɔɹm/

[nom] [verbe]

Form

[NOM]

forme

the shape of someone or something, especially the outline

Synonymes : configuration

conformation

contour

shape

formulaire

a printed piece of paper with spaces on it to answer questions or record information

forme

the state of being healthy and in one's physical prime

silhouette

the appearance of someone or something

Synonymes : cast

shape

forme

the shape of a word, phrase, sentence or discourse

Synonymes : word form

forme

(grammar) a way in which a particular word is pronounced, written or inflected

to form

[VERBE]

MAIN VERB

former

to combine parts or bring them together to create something

Synonymes : constitute

make

former

to make something into a shape

Synonymes : shape

former

assume a form or shape

former

make something, usually for a specific function

Synonymes : forge

Exemples

1. The students formed a line outside the classroom.

2. People around the world enjoy various forms of music as a universal language.

3. The modern painter's work challenges traditional forms and techniques.

4. Evidence of their relationship exists in the form of a series of letters.

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