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    Formait (en. Formed)

    /fɔʁ.mɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To create or constitute something.
    They formed a strong team.
    Ils formaient une équipe solide.
    To give shape to something.
    She shaped the dough into a ball.
    Elle formait la pâte en boule.
    To teach or instruct.
    The teacher patiently formed his students.
    Le professeur formait ses élèves avec patience.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'former', derived from Latin 'formare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to form a team
    To constitute a group of people working together.
    former une équipe
    to form a group
    To gather individuals for a common cause or project.
    former un groupe
    to shape oneself
    To acquire skills or knowledge.
    se former

    Related Words

    training
    Process of acquiring skills or educating.
    formation
    trainer
    Person who teaches or trains.
    formateur
    to form
    Infinitive verb meaning to create or shape.
    former

    Slang Meanings

    To create something quickly.
    He formed a project in two days.
    Il a formé un projet en deux jours.
    To make friends.
    They were all forming in that café.
    Ils se formaient tous dans ce café.