formula

• Nom désignant une méthode, une règle ou un principe exprimé en symboles ou en mots, souvent utilisé en mathématiques, en sciences ou dans des contextes généraux pour représenter une procédure standard ou une composition.

A noun referring to a method, rule, or principle expressed in symbols or words, often used in mathematics, science, or general contexts to represent a standard procedure or composition.

pluriel irrégulier

1. Mathematical expressionB1formalscientific

   A mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols.

   Formule mathématique

   • The quadratic formula is used to solve equations.
   • Einstein's famous formula is E=mc².
   • The teacher wrote the formula for the area of a circle on the board.

   Synonymesequationexpressionrelationrule

2. B1formalscientific

   A representation of the chemical composition of a substance.

   Formule chimique

   • The chemical formula for water is H₂O.
   • Scientists determined the formula for the new compound.
   • The formula for table salt is NaCl.

   Synonymeschemical formula

3. Method or planB2formal

   A method, plan, or set of rules for achieving something.

   méthode, plan ou procédé établi

   • The company has a successful formula for marketing.
   • There is no simple formula for happiness.
   • They developed a formula for solving the problem efficiently.

   Synonymesapproachblueprintmethodplanprescriptionprocedurerecipesystemtechniqueway

4. Baby foodA2formalculinary

   A prepared milk mixture for feeding babies.

   Préparation pour nourrissons

   • She prepared a bottle of formula for the baby.
   • The doctor recommended a specific brand of formula.
   • Formula provides essential nutrients for infants.