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forming

/ˈfɔːmɪŋ/

/ˈfɔrmɪŋ/

forming along

formingnoun

formings

/ˈfɔː.mɪŋ/

/ˈfɔr.mɪŋ/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

forminggerund / present participle

/ˈfɔːmɪŋ/

/ˈfɔrmɪŋ/

Present participle of the verb "form" used adjectivally.

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

formnoun

Definitions

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

forming

ing-form

formed

Past Simple

formed

Past Participle

forming

ing-form

/fɔːm/

/fɔrm/

Translations

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

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.

Synonyms

formadjective

Definitions

(attributive) Official or standard; prepared in advance and used as a template.

She sent a form letter thanking the donors for their support.