English–French
“shape” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/fasone/
Example
Le boulanger façonne la pâte.
The baker shapes the dough.
How to say “shape” in French
“Shape” in French is façonner.
A craftsperson pressing, cutting, or modeling material into a finished form, with the same shaping process applied to abstract things.
Example sentences with façonner
La publicité façonne l'image du produit.
Advertising shapes the product's image.
Tips for using façonner
- For a specific physical technique, modeler or sculpter can be more precise, while façonner emphasizes the overall act of giving form.