English–French
“give concrete form to” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/mateʁjalize/
Example
Elle matérialise ses projets en dessins.
She gives her projects concrete form through drawings.
How to say “give concrete form to” in French
“Give concrete form to” in French is matérialiser.
An abstract idea taking a concrete, visible form.
Example sentences with matérialiser
Le budget a permis de matérialiser le projet.
The budget made it possible to bring the project to fruition.
Tips for using matérialiser
- Matérialiser takes a direct object when an agent gives an idea a concrete form, while se matérialiser describes that idea becoming concrete without one.