figure (EN)

nom, verbe

nom “figure”

1. figure (schéma ou dessin)
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   The teacher drew a figure on the board to explain the water cycle.
2. chiffre
   The company announced that their yearly profits reached a figure of over 2 million dollars.
3. chiffre (numéro de 0 à 9)
   Please enter the figures 2, 4, and 6 into the calculator.
4. figure (suivi d'un adjectif, pour désigner une personne)
   She quickly became a prominent figure in the world of fashion design.
5. silhouette
   In the dim light, she could barely make out the figure of someone standing at the end of the hallway.
6. personnage
   In the story, the main figure was a brave dog that saved the village.
7. silhouette (forme du corps humain)
   The tailor took measurements to ensure the suit would complement his athletic figure.
8. motif
   The piano piece was memorable for its haunting figures that lingered long after the performance ended.
9. figure (sur glace)
   During the competition, the young ice dancer impressed the judges with her intricate figures.

verbe “figure”

1. comprendre
   She couldn't figure why her friend was suddenly avoiding her.
2. jouer un rôle
   In the final decision, the customer's feedback figured prominently, influencing the product's redesign.
3. représenter
   The children's book artist figured the magical forest with vibrant colors and whimsical creatures.
4. calculer
   They figured the cost of the project at around $2 million.
5. chiffrer (dans la musique, utiliser des chiffres pour indiquer les accords)
   The composer figured the bass line meticulously to ensure the harmony was clear to the performers.