molding

• Élément décoratif en relief, tel qu'une bande ou un profil, utilisé pour orner ou masquer les joints entre surfaces, courant sur les murs, plafonds ou meubles.

A noun referring to a decorative strip or shaped outline used to cover transitions between surfaces or to add architectural detail, often found on walls, ceilings, or furniture.

1. Decorative trimB2formal

   A strip of material, often wood or plaster, used to decorate or finish architectural surfaces like walls, ceilings, and doors.

   Moulure décorative

   • The carpenter installed crown molding in the living room.
   • The old house had intricate plaster molding around the windows.
   • We painted the molding white to match the trim.

   Synonymesbeadingcorniceedgingtrimtrimming

2. Shaping processB2formal

   The act or process of giving shape to a material, such as clay, plastic, or metal, often using a mold.

   Moulage

   • The molding of the clay pot took several hours.
   • Injection molding is used to produce plastic parts.
   • The artist specialized in the molding of bronze sculptures.

   Synonymescastingfashioningmodelingshaping

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de donner une forme ou de façonner quelque chose, ou d'influencer le développement de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un.

A verb used to indicate the act of shaping or forming something, or of influencing the development of something or someone.

1. B1formalamerican

   To give a shape or form to a soft substance, such as clay or dough.

   mouler, façonner, donner une forme

   • She molded the clay into a beautiful vase.
   • The baker molded the dough into small rolls.
   • Children love to mold shapes out of playdough.

   Synonymescastfashionforgeformkneadmodelpresssculptshapework

2. Influence or developB2formalamerican

   To influence or shape someone's character, opinions, or behavior.

   façonner, influencer

   • His early experiences molded his personality.
   • Teachers help mold young minds.
   • The culture of the company molded her work ethic.

   Synonymescultivatedevelopeducatefashionformguideinfluencemodelshapetrain