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forme

English translation of forme

form

The French word 'forme' is used in the same way as it is in English. It can be used to denote physical shape, style or arrangement and it can also be a noun or verb, depending on context. For example, in a sentence, 'La lettre est dans une enveloppe de forme carrée' means 'The letter is in a square-shaped envelope'.


Example sentences using: forme

Je suis en pleine forme.

English translation of Je suis en pleine forme.

I'm in great shape.

This phrase uses 'forme' to refer to one's physical state or condition. It can be used to say that someone is healthy or fit.

Il a une forme étrange.

English translation of Il a une forme étrange.

It has a strange shape.

In this context, 'forme' is used to denote the physical shape or formation of an object.

La forme du nuage ressemble à un animal.

English translation of La forme du nuage ressemble à un animal.

The shape of the cloud looks like an animal.

This uses 'forme' to describe the outline or the visible structure of an object - in this case, a cloud.

C'est une question de forme.

English translation of C'est une question de forme.

It's a matter of form.

Here 'forme' refers to the way something is done or made. It refers to appropriateness or correctness of procedure.

La forme de cette chanson est unique.

English translation of La forme de cette chanson est unique.

The form of this song is unique.

'Forme' in this context refers to the structure or arrangement of a piece of music.

Elle aime les vêtements qui mettent en valeur sa forme.

English translation of Elle aime les vêtements qui mettent en valeur sa forme.

She likes clothes that complement her shape.

In this example, 'forme' is referring to someone's physical body shape.

J'essaye de rester en forme en faisant du sport.

English translation of J'essaye de rester en forme en faisant du sport.

I try to stay in shape by doing sports.

The meaning of 'forme' in this context is related to physical fitness or health.

La forme de ton visage est jolie.

English translation of La forme de ton visage est jolie.

The shape of your face is pretty.

Here 'forme' refers to the particular condition or state, physical appearance of your face.

J'aime la forme de cette voiture.

English translation of J'aime la forme de cette voiture.

I like the shape of this car.

In this sentence, 'forme' describes the design or physical structure of the car.

Ces lunettes sont de la bonne forme pour mon visage.

English translation of Ces lunettes sont de la bonne forme pour mon visage.

These glasses are the right shape for my face.

In this example, 'forme' is used to communicate the physical shape or structure of the glasses.

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