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    Former (en. Form)

    /fɔʁme/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To shape something according to a model.
    You need to form the dough before making the cookies.
    Il faut former la pâte avant de faire les biscuits.
    To give instruction or education.
    The school aims to educate students.
    L'école a pour but de former les élèves.
    To constitute or establish a group or entity.
    They decided to form an association.
    Ils ont décidé de former une association.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'formare', which means to shape or create.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to form a judgment
    To establish an opinion or assessment about something.
    former un jugement
    to form an alliance
    To create an association or partnership between parties.
    former une alliance
    to form a group
    To bring people together to constitute an entity or a team.
    former un groupe

    Related Words

    training
    The process of creating or establishing something.
    formation
    trainer
    A person who teaches or guides others.
    formateur
    movement
    Action of forming or shaping something.
    mouvement

    Slang Meanings

    To form a very close-knit group of friends.
    They are a crew to form together.
    Ils sont une bande à former ensemble.
    To prepare something quickly.
    We need to quickly form the plan.
    Il faut former le plan vite fait.