Translations

formnoun
forms
pl
UK
/fɔːm/
US
/fɔrm/
The sculpture had a unique form that captured everyone's attention.
La sculpture avait une forme unique qui a captivé l’attention de tout le monde.
Please fill out this form with your personal details.
Veuillez remplir ce formulaire avec vos informations personnelles.
classeDans le système scolaire britannique.
She is in the fifth form at her school.
Elle est en cinquième classe dans son école.
formeÉtat de performance ou condition physique.
After several weeks of training, the runner was back in top form.
Après plusieurs semaines d’entraînement, le coureur était de nouveau en pleine forme.
coffrageEn construction, pour donner sa forme au béton ou à une matière malléable.
The builders poured the concrete into a wooden form to create the foundation.
Les ouvriers ont versé le béton dans un coffrage en bois pour créer les fondations.
Additional translations
étiquetteDans le sens de convenance sociale ou de bon ton.
moulePour une matière malléable ou un matériau en train de durcir.
formverb
formed
Past Simple
formed
Past Participle
forming
Gerund
UK
/fɔːm/
US
/fɔrm/
formerFormer en réunissant des éléments ou en donnant une structure.
The chef will form the dough into small balls before baking.
Le chef formera la pâte en petites boules avant la cuisson.
se formerPour un phénomène qui prend forme.
Clouds began to form in the sky as the storm approached.
Des nuages ont commencé à se former dans le ciel à l’approche de la tempête.
façonnerAu sens d’influencer durablement.
Her experiences abroad helped to form her worldview.
Ses expériences à l’étranger ont contribué à façonner sa vision du monde.
formadjective
UK
/fɔːm/
US
/fɔrm/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something official, standard, or pre-prepared, especially of letters or documents.
typeDans le sens de « standard », surtout dans les composés comme letter form.
She sent a form letter thanking the donors for their support.
Elle a envoyé une lettre type remerciant les donateurs de leur soutien.
Additional translations
standardEmployé pour un modèle préparé à l’avance.

Definitions

formnoun
The visible shape or configuration of something.
The sculpture had a unique form that captured everyone's attention.
A document with blank spaces for information to be inserted.
Please fill out this form with your personal details.
A particular way in which a thing exists or appears; a manifestation.
The disease can take several different forms.
A class or year in a school, usually referring to a group of students.
She is in the fifth form at her school.
Manner or style regarded as correct, proper, or efficient, especially in sporting technique or social behavior.
It's considered bad form to interrupt the speaker.
Physical condition or current level of performance of an athlete, team, or performer.
After several weeks of training, the runner was back in top form.
A mold, frame, or temporary structure used to shape a fluid or pliable material as it hardens.
The builders poured the concrete into a wooden form to create the foundation.
formverb
To create or develop something by putting parts together or combining substances.
The chef will form the dough into small balls before baking.
To establish or set up an organization, group, or committee.
They decided to form a new club for hiking enthusiasts.
To take on a particular shape or arrangement.
Clouds began to form in the sky as the storm approached.
To influence or shape someone's character or beliefs.
Her experiences abroad helped to form her worldview.
formadjective
(attributive) Official or standard; prepared in advance and used as a template.
She sent a form letter thanking the donors for their support.