shape

• Nom désignant la forme extérieure, les contours ou la configuration d'un objet ou d'une figure. Peut aussi se référer à l'état ou à la condition de quelque chose.

A noun referring to the external form, outline, or configuration of an object or figure.

1. External form or outlineA1formal

   The form or outline of an object, as opposed to its color, texture, or material.

   Forme extérieure

   • The table has a rectangular shape.
   • She drew a circle, the simplest shape.
   • The clouds took the shape of a dragon.

   Synonymesconfigurationcontourfigureformoutlineprofilesilhouette

2. A2informal

   The state of being in good physical condition or health.

   forme physique

   • He is in great shape after months of training.
   • She needs to get back into shape for the marathon.
   • Regular exercise helps keep your body in shape.

   Synonymesconditionfettlefitnessformhealthtrim

3. B2formal

   The distinctive character or nature of something.

   Caractère distinctif ou nature

   • The shape of the argument changed after new evidence emerged.
   • The project took on a different shape after the team meeting.
   • The shape of the economy is influenced by global trends.

   Synonymesaspectcharacterconditionformguisenaturestate

• Verbe désignant l'action de donner une forme ou une structure particulière à quelque chose, ou d'influencer le développement de quelque chose et de le déterminer.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving a particular form or structure to something, or of influencing and determining the development of something.

1. Form or moldA2formal

   To give a particular form or shape to something.

   Former, donner une forme

   • The artist shaped the clay into a beautiful vase.
   • She shaped the dough into small balls for the cookies.
   • He shaped the metal into a perfect circle.

   Synonymescarvecreatefashionformmakemodelmoldsculpt

   Antonymesdeformdestroyruin

2. Influence or determineB2formal

   To have a strong influence on the development or character of something.

   façonner, influencer

   • Her early experiences shaped her worldview.
   • The new policy will shape the future of the company.
   • Education plays a key role in shaping young minds.

   Synonymesaffectconditiondefinedeterminedirectfashionformguideinfluencemold

   Antonymesdestroyruinundermine

Variantes phrasalshape up