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figuring

/ˈfɪɡərɪŋ/

/ˈfɪɡjɚɪŋ/

figuring out

figuringnoun

figurings

Translations

calcul

The figuring of the total cost took longer than expected.

Le calcul du coût total a pris plus de temps que prévu.

motifsDans le domaine de l’art et de la décoration.

The intricate figuring on the vase was admired by all the guests.

Les motifs complexes sur le vase ont été admirés par tous les invités.

Additional translations

estimation

Definitions

The act or process of calculating or estimating something.

The figuring of the total cost took longer than expected.

A representation or design, especially in art or decoration.

The intricate figuring on the vase was admired by all the guests.

Synonyms

figuringgerund / present participle

/ˈfɪɡjʊrɪŋ/

/ˈfɪɡjɚɪŋ/

Used attributively, modifying nouns (e.g., "figuring process").

Translations

calculateur

Her figuring mind quickly assessed the risks.

Son esprit calculateur a rapidement évalué les risques.

Additional translations

figuréSurtout en parlant des tissus et des motifs décoratifs.

Definitions

Engaged in or characterized by calculation, reasoning, or decorative patterning.

Her figuring mind quickly assessed the risks.

Bearing ornamental designs or patterns.

The fabric is made of richly figuring silk.

Synonyms

figurenoun

Definitions

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

figuring

ing-form

figured

Past Simple

figured

Past Participle

figuring

ing-form

/ˈfɪɡə/

/ˈfɪɡjɚ/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

figureadjective

Definitions

Relating to or depicting the human or animal form; used before another noun.

He specialises in figure drawing rather than landscapes.