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forme

shape, form

noun FORM Less Common
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Also means

fitness, condition

Usage Note

Forme is used in many fixed expressions: en forme means in good shape or feeling well, while en bonne et due forme ('in proper form') is a legal phrase. La forme can also refer to literary or artistic form as opposed to content (le fond et la forme). Asking tu es en forme ? is an everyday greeting equivalent to 'how are you feeling?'

Examples

"Tu as l'air en forme aujourd'hui."

Natural Translation

You look in good shape today.

Literal Translation

You have the-air in form today

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