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shape [∫eɪp]1. nounforme f• what shape is the room? de quelle forme est la pièce ?• I can't stand racism in any shape or form je ne peux pas tolérer le racisme sous quelque forme que ce soit• in poor shape [person, business] mal en point• to knock into shape [+ assistant, soldier] former• to knock sth into shape [+ economy, system] remettre qch sur pied• to keep o.s. in good shape se maintenir en forme• to shape sb's ideas/character former les idées/le caractère de qn• to shape sb's life/the course of events avoir une influence déterminante sur la vie de qn/la marche des événements• how is he shaping up? comment se débrouille-t-il ?* * *[ʃeɪp] 1.1) (of object, building etc) forme f; ( of person) silhouette fto be the right shape — [object] avoir la forme qu'il faut; [person] avoir la silhouette qu'il faut
in the shape of — en forme de [star, cat]
to keep one's shape — [person] garder sa ligne
to take shape — [sculpture, building] prendre forme
to lose its shape — [garment] se déformer
2) ( optimum condition) forme fto knock something into shape — mettre quelque chose au point or en état [project, idea, essay]
to take shape — [plan, project, idea] prendre forme; [events] prendre tournure
my contribution took the shape of helping... — j'ai contribué en aidant...
developments which have changed the shape of our lives — des développements qui ont changé notre mode de vie
I don't condone violence in any shape or form — je n'approuve pas la violence, sous quelque forme que ce soit
4) ( guise)in the shape of — sous (la) forme de [money etc]; en la personne de [policeman etc]
5) ( vague form) forme f, silhouette f2.transitive verb1) (fashion, mould) [person] modeler [clay]; sculpter [wood]; [wind] façonner, sculpter [rock]; [hairdresser] couper [hair]2) fig [person, event] influencer; ( stronger) déterminer [future, idea]; modeler [character]; [person] formuler [policy, project]to play a part in shaping the country's future — avoir un rôle dans la détermination de l'avenir du pays
3) ( in sewing) ( fit closely) ajuster [garment]•Phrasal Verbs:- shape up
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