Translations

formedpast participle
UK
/fɔːmd/
US
/fɔrmd/
Refined part-of-speech label: ‘formed’ functions as a past-participle adjective.
The sculpture was beautifully formed, with intricate details and smooth curves.
La sculpture était magnifiquement formée, avec des détails complexes et des courbes douces.
Additional translations
modeléSurtout pour une forme donnée par un travail de modelage ou de mise en forme.
bien forméS’emploie surtout pour une apparence ou une structure harmonieuse, notamment pour le corps ou les traits.
formverb

formed

Past Simple

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.

Definitions

formedpast participle
Having a specific shape or structure.
The sculpture was beautifully formed, with intricate details and smooth curves.
Organized or arranged in a particular way.
The committee was well-formed, consisting of experts from various fields.
Developed or matured in a particular way.
Her opinions were fully formed after years of study and experience.
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.