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reform

UK
/rɪˈfɔːm/
US
/rɪˈfɔrm/

Translations

reformnoun
reforms
pl
UK
/rɪˈfɔːm/
US
/rɪˈfɔrm/
The government introduced a series of reforms to improve the education system.
Le gouvernement a introduit une série de réformes pour améliorer le système éducatif.
Synonyms
change
alteration
modification
amendment
revamp
reorganization
restructuring
improvement
reformverb
reformed
Past Simple
reformed
Past Participle
reforming
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈfɔːm/
US
/rɪˈfɔrm/
réformerS’emploie aussi pour une personne, souvent à la forme pronominale.
After spending time in prison, he decided to reform and lead an honest life.
Après avoir passé du temps en prison, il a décidé de se réformer et de mener une vie honnête.
réformerS’emploie aussi pour une personne, souvent à la forme pronominale.
The government plans to reform the healthcare system to make it more accessible to everyone.
Le gouvernement prévoit de réformer le système de santé pour le rendre plus accessible à tous.
Synonyms
improve
modify
revise
amend
alter
reshape
restructure
reorganize
rehabilitate
Antonyms
deform
destroy
ruin
reformadjective
UK
/rɪˈfɔːm/
US
/rɪˈfɔrm/
Used attributively to qualify nouns, e.g. ‘reform legislation’; also capitalised in reference to Reform Judaism.
réformateurPour ce qui vise à améliorer ou à changer en profondeur.
The committee proposed several reform policies to combat corruption.
Le comité a proposé plusieurs politiques réformatrices pour lutter contre la corruption.
Additional translations
réforméDans Reform Judaism et les emplois religieux correspondants.
Synonyms
renewing
restorative
corrective
rehabilitative
reformed
reforming
reformatory
reformative

Definitions

reformnoun
The improvement or amendment of what is wrong, corrupt, or unsatisfactory.
The government introduced a series of reforms to improve the education system.
A change for the better as a result of correcting abuses.
The reform of the healthcare system was a major topic during the election campaign.
A campaign aimed at correcting abuses or malpractices.
The reform of the tax code was a priority for the new administration.
reformverb
To make changes in something (typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
The government plans to reform the healthcare system to make it more accessible to everyone.
To improve one's behavior or habits, especially after having been involved in illegal or immoral activities.
After spending time in prison, he decided to reform and lead an honest life.
reformadjective
Intended to bring about change or improvement; reformist.
The committee proposed several reform policies to combat corruption.
(usually capitalized) Relating to the liberal branch of Judaism known as Reform Judaism.
He was ordained as a Reform rabbi.
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