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feminine

/fɔʁm/

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Translation

shape, form

Word origin

From Latin forma ('shape, form, mould'). English 'form', 'formal' and 'uniform' share this root.

Origin: Latin
Root: forma
English cognates: form, formal, uniform

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralformes

Examples

Cette .

This table has a strange shape.

aujourd'hui.

I'm in great shape today.

cette .

The answer must be written in this form.

tous .

I exercise every day to stay in shape.

Cette .

This cup has a very original and modern shape.

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This word is part of lesson 15.