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shape

UK
/ʃeɪp/
US
/ʃeɪp/

Translations

shapenoun
shapes
pl
UK
/ʃeɪp/
US
/ʃeɪp/
The shape of the mountain was visible against the evening sky.
La forme de la montagne était visible sur le ciel du soir.
Additional translations
contourPour insister sur le profil extérieur ou le tracé.
silhouettePour une forme vaguement perçue ou une figure indistincte.
Synonyms
profile
figure
contour
outline
configuration
silhouette
design
structure
mold
form
shapeverb
shaped
Past Simple
shaped
Past Participle
shaping
Gerund
UK
/ʃeɪp/
US
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The artist shaped the clay into a beautiful vase.
L'artiste a façonné l'argile en un beau vase.
Additional translations
modelerSurtout pour donner une forme plastique ou physique.
ajusterPour adapter quelque chose à une forme ou à des mesures précises.
Synonyms
sculpt
design
configure
form
contour
mold
fashion
model
shapeadjective
UK
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US
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Used attributively before nouns to denote relation to form or design (e.g., "shape memory alloy").
de formeEmploi attributif, surtout en terminologie technique ou scientifique.
Shape memory alloys can return to their original form after deformation.
Les alliages de mémoire de forme peuvent reprendre leur forme originale après une déformation.

Definitions

shapenoun
The external form, contours, or outline of someone or something.
The shape of the mountain was visible against the evening sky.
A specific form or guise something takes.
The sculpture took the shape of a human figure.
A geometric figure such as a square, triangle, or rectangle.
The children learned about different shapes in their math class.
The condition or state of something, especially in terms of its physical fitness or appearance.
After months of training, she was finally in great shape.
A person or thing that is indistinctly perceived or outlined.
In the fog, a shadowy shape moved across the field.
shapeverb
To give a particular form or shape to something.
The artist shaped the clay into a beautiful vase.
To influence or determine the nature of something.
Her experiences abroad helped shape her worldview.
To make something fit a particular form or condition.
The tailor shaped the suit to fit the customer's measurements.
shapeadjective
Attributive: relating to or involving shape or form, especially as a defining characteristic of a compound noun.
Shape memory alloys can return to their original form after deformation.
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