shape

forme

Forme extérieure d’une chose, par exemple ronde, carrée ou allongée.

En anglais simple : The outer form of something, such as whether it is round, square, or long.

• The table has a round shape.
• Clouds change shape as they move.
• She cut the paper into different shapes.

Comment l'utiliser : the shape of something (I like the shape of this bowl.); in the shape of something (The cake was in the shape of a star.)

Synonymes : form, outline

Expressions courantes : the shape of, a round shape, in the shape

forme physique

Le niveau de santé et de force physique d’une personne.

En anglais simple : How healthy and physically strong someone is.

• She is in great shape.
• I got into shape by cycling.
• Are you out of shape after the winter?

Comment l'utiliser : in … shape (Regular swimming keeps me in good shape.); out of shape (I felt out of shape after months without exercise.)

Synonymes : fitness, physical condition

Expressions courantes : in great shape, out of shape, get into shape

état

La condition plus ou moins bonne d’une chose à un moment donné.

En anglais simple : How good or bad something is at a particular time.

• The car is in good shape.
• Her old books were in terrible shape.
• Is the business in better shape now?

Comment l'utiliser : in … shape (The roof is in poor shape.)

Synonymes : condition, state

Expressions courantes : in good shape, in bad shape, poor shape

façonner, modeler

Donner une forme précise à quelque chose en le coupant, en le pressant ou en le pliant.

En anglais simple : To make something have a particular outer form by cutting, pressing, or bending it.

• Shape the dough into balls.
• She shaped the wood with a knife.
• Can you shape this wire into a circle?

Comment l'utiliser : shape something into something (He shaped the clay into a small bird.)

Synonymes : form, mould

Expressions courantes : shape the dough, shape something into, shape the clay