figure
verb
/ˈfɪɡjɚ/
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- To think, to assume, to suppose, to reckon.
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comprendre,
réaliser
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- (obsolete) To represent by a figure, as to form or mould; to make an image of, either palpable or ideal; also, to fashion into a determinate form; to shape.
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résoudre
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figure
noun
/ˈfɪɡjɚ/
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/ˈfɪɡə/
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- A drawing or diagram conveying information.
- The representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modelling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a representation of the human body.
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figure
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figure,
silhouette
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- A person or thing representing a certain consciousness.
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figure,
personnage,
personnalité
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chiffre
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- A human figure, which dress or corset must fit to; the shape of a human body.
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silhouette,
forme
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figurative
adjective
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- Of use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures; as when saying that someone who eats more than they should is a pig or like a pig.
- Metaphorically so called.
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figuratif,
figuré
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figuratively
adverb
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- (manner) In a figurative manner.
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figurément
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