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shaping

UK
/ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/

Translations

shapingnoun
shapings
pl
façonnageAu sens de transformation d’une matière ou d’un objet par modelage.
The shaping of the clay into a vase required skill and patience.
Le façonnage de l’argile en vase demandait de l’habileté et de la patience.
formationAu sens d’influence sur le développement ou la construction d’une idée, d’une opinion ou d’un phénomène.
The shaping of public opinion is crucial during election campaigns.
La formation de l’opinion publique est cruciale pendant les campagnes électorales.
Additional translations
mise en formeS’emploie surtout pour une forme, une structure ou un matériau.
élaborationPlus naturel dans certains contextes abstraits.
Synonyms
molding
forming
contouring
fashioning
sculpting
designing
structuring
configuration
shapinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈʃeɪ.pɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃeɪ.pɪŋ/
Present participle of "shape" used attributively (e.g., "shaping forces").
structurantEmployé au sens de ce qui influence fortement la forme ou le développement de quelque chose.
Education is a shaping factor in a child's future.
L’éducation est un facteur structurant dans l’avenir d’un enfant.
Additional translations
formateurPlus fréquent dans certains contextes abstraits ou éducatifs.
Synonyms
forming
molding
moulding
fashioning
crafting
sculpting
modeling
modelling
shaping-up
structuring
configuring
influencing
guiding
steering
shapeverb

shaping

Gerund

shaped
Past Simple
shaped
Past Participle
shaping
Gerund
UK
/ʃeɪp/
US
/ʃeɪp/
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
form
contour
mold
fashion
model
sculpt
design
configure

Definitions

shapingnoun
The process of forming or molding something into a particular shape or form.
The shaping of the clay into a vase required skill and patience.
The act of influencing or determining the development of something.
The shaping of public opinion is crucial during election campaigns.
shapinggerund / present participle
Serving to shape or influence the form, character, or development of something.
Education is a shaping factor in a child's future.
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.
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