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figure

UK
/ˈfɪɡə/
US
/ˈfɪɡjɚ/
figure out

Translations

figurenoun
figures
pl
UK
/ˈfɪɡə/
US
/ˈfɪɡjɚ/
chiffreSens statistique ou financier.
The company's sales figures for the last quarter were impressive.
Les chiffres de vente de l'entreprise pour le dernier trimestre étaient impressionnants.
silhouettePour l'aspect corporel, surtout féminin.
She maintained her figure through regular exercise and a balanced diet.
Elle a conservé sa silhouette grâce à un exercice régulier et à une alimentation équilibrée.
figureDessin, illustration ou représentation graphique; aussi en mathématiques pour une forme géométrique.
Refer to figure 3 for a detailed explanation of the process.
Reportez-vous à la figure 3 pour une explication détaillée du processus.
figurePersonnalité importante ou marquante.
He was a prominent figure in the world of politics.
Il était une figure marquante du monde politique.
montantPour une somme d'argent exprimée comme valeur précise.
The contract involves a large figure of money.
Le contrat implique un montant d'argent important.
figure de styleEn rhétorique et en analyse du style.
Metaphor is a common figure in persuasive writing.
La métaphore est une figure de style courante dans l'écriture persuasive.
Additional translations
statuettePour une représentation en art ou en sculpture, surtout de petite taille.
motifEn musique, pour un motif bref mélodique ou rythmique.
Synonyms
shape
form
outline
silhouette
image
representation
character
numeral
digit
personage
figureverb
figured
Past Simple
figured
Past Participle
figuring
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɪɡə/
US
/ˈfɪɡjɚ/
calculerSens de calcul ou d'estimation chiffrée.
She figured the total cost of the trip to be around $500.
Elle a calculé que le coût total du voyage était d'environ 500 $.
penserSens familier: se dire, estimer, considérer.
I figured it would be best to call ahead and make a reservation.
J'ai pensé qu'il valait mieux appeler à l'avance et réserver.
figurerSens de présence ou de mention dans un récit, un événement ou une situation.
He figured prominently in the negotiations between the two companies.
Il a figuré en bonne place dans les négociations entre les deux entreprises.
comprendreSens de trouver une solution ou de saisir le fonctionnement de quelque chose.
After several attempts, she finally figured out how the device worked.
Après plusieurs essais, elle a enfin compris comment fonctionnait l'appareil.
Synonyms
calculate
compute
reckon
estimate
conclude
determine
decipher
interpret
figureadjective
UK
/ˈfɪɡə/
US
/ˈfɪɡjɚ/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the (human or animal) form or to artworks depicting such forms (e.g., figure drawing, figure sculpture).
figuratifDans le domaine artistique, en parlant de la représentation de la forme humaine ou animale.
He specialises in figure drawing rather than landscapes.
Il se spécialise dans le dessin figuratif plutôt que dans les paysages.

Definitions

figurenoun
A number, especially one which forms part of official statistics or relates to the financial performance of a company.
The company's sales figures for the last quarter were impressive.
A person's bodily shape, especially that of a woman and when considered to be attractive.
She maintained her figure through regular exercise and a balanced diet.
A diagram or illustration, especially one in a book or article.
Refer to figure 3 for a detailed explanation of the process.
A person of a particular kind, especially one who is important or distinctive in some way.
He was a prominent figure in the world of politics.
A shape or form, especially a geometric one.
The artist drew a complex figure on the canvas.
A representation of a human or animal form in art.
The museum displayed a bronze figure of a horse.
A written or printed symbol representing a number; a digit.
Make sure the figures on the form are clear and legible.
A person or thing seen only as an indistinct shape, especially at a distance or in poor light.
Through the fog, a dark figure emerged at the end of the pier.
An amount of money, especially when stated as a specific sum.
He earns a six-figure salary.
A rhetorical device or stylistic expression in language.
Metaphor is a common figure in persuasive writing.
A brief melodic or rhythmic motif in music.
The opening figure is repeated by the strings throughout the movement.
figureverb
To calculate or work out an amount or number.
She figured the total cost of the trip to be around $500.
To think or consider something in a particular way.
I figured it would be best to call ahead and make a reservation.
To appear or be mentioned in a story, event, or situation.
He figured prominently in the negotiations between the two companies.
To understand or solve something after thinking about it (usually with the particle “out”).
After several attempts, she finally figured out how the device worked.
figureadjective
Relating to or depicting the human or animal form; used before another noun.
He specialises in figure drawing rather than landscapes.
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