shape Signification, définition

Signification de shape en français

• 0 the form of an object -- forme [ feminine ]

  • packages of all shapes and sizes des paquets de toutes formes et de toutes tailles

  • a vase in the shape of a dolphin un vase en forme de dauphin

  • I could see a huge shape in the darkness. Je voyais une forme immense dans l’obscurité.

• 1 the condition sth is in -- forme [ feminine ]

  • The lake is in good shape for summer swimming. Le lac est en bon état pour y nager l’été.

• 2 the way sth is organized and the qualities it has -- forme [ feminine ]

  • Computers and the Internet changed the shape of communications. Les ordinateurs et Internet ont modifié la structure des communications.

  • The U.S. Olympic team is beginning to take shape. L’équipe olympique américaine commence à prendre forme.

• 3 physically healthy from exercise and good diet -- en forme

  • I have to get in shape. Je dois me mettre en forme.

• 4 physically unhealthy from lack of exercise and good diet -- pas en forme

  • I’m so out of shape right now. Je suis tellement peu en forme en ce moment.

• 5 to decide the way sth happens or is organized -- déterminer

  • decisions that will shape your future des décisions qui vont déterminer notre avenir

  • officials working to shape new tax proposals des fonctionnaires travaillant à formuler des propositions de taxes nouvelles

• 6 to give a particular form -- modeler

  • Shape the clay into a ball. Façonnez/modelez une boule dans l’argile.

• 7 the external form or outline of anything -- forme

  • People are all (of) different shapes and sizes

  • The house is built in the shape of a letter L.

• 8 an indistinct form -- forme indistincte

  • I saw a large shape in front of me in the darkness.

• 9 condition or state -- forme

  • You’re in better physical shape than I am.

• 10 to make into a certain shape, to form or model -- façonner

  • She shaped the dough into three separate loaves.

• 11 to influence the nature of strongly -- déterminer, influencer

  • This event shaped his whole life.

• 12 (sometimes with up) to develop -- prendre une tournure

  • The team is shaping (up) well.