Translations

formingnoun
formings
pl
UK
/ˈfɔː.mɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔr.mɪŋ/
formationSens général : action de créer, constituer ou mettre en place quelque chose.
The forming of the committee took longer than expected.
La formation du comité a pris plus de temps que prévu.
formageTerme technique, surtout en industrie et en métallurgie.
Metal forming requires specialized equipment.
Le formage des métaux nécessite un équipement spécialisé.
Additional translations
constitutionPlus soutenu ; convient pour la mise en place d’un groupe, d’un organisme ou d’un projet.
forminggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfɔːmɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔrmɪŋ/
Present participle of the verb "form" used adjectivally.
en formationSe dit d’un élément, d’un phénomène ou d’un processus qui est en train de se développer ou de se constituer.
The forming clouds indicated an approaching storm.
Les nuages en formation annonçaient l’arrivée d’une tempête.
Additional translations
en train de se formerInsiste sur le processus en cours.
formverb

forming

Gerund

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

formingnoun
The act or process of shaping or manufacturing something.
Metal forming requires specialized equipment.
The action of creating or establishing something such as a group, system, or plan.
The forming of the committee took longer than expected.
forminggerund / present participle
Relating to the development or creation of something.
The forming stage of the project is crucial for its success.
Taking shape or beginning to develop.
The forming clouds indicated an approaching storm.
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.