Difforme (en. Deformed)
/dif.fɔʁm/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Refers to a body or object that has an abnormal shape.
This sculpture is deformed, it resembles nothing recognizable.
Cette sculpture est difforme, elle ne ressemble à rien de reconnu.
Refers to someone whose physical appearance is altered.
After the accident, he became deformed.
Après l'accident, il est devenu difforme.
Used figuratively to denote disordered ideas or feelings.
He expressed deformed thoughts that disturb understanding.
Il a exprimé des pensées difformes qui troublent la compréhension.
Etymology
From Latin 'deformis', meaning 'ill-formed'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be deformed
To have an abnormal appearance.
être difforme
a deformed object
An object that does not respect usual proportions.
un objet difforme
a deformed thought
An idea that lacks clarity or logic.
une pensée difforme
Related Words
deformation
Action of deforming something.
déformation
mutilated
Refers to a person who has suffered a severe bodily injury.
mutilé
anomalous
That does not follow a norm or rule.
anomale
Slang Meanings
Refers to a person whose appearance has greatly changed, particularly due to cosmetic surgery.
Since her last operation, she is completely deformed.
Depuis sa dernière opération, elle est complètement difforme.
Used to denote an extravagant clothing style that shocks.
Look at that outfit, it's really deformed!
Regarde ce look, c'est vraiment difforme!