French Conversation · Level 49
75 words
French word
forme
Pronunciation
IPA/fɔʁm/
Meaning
- feminine nouncondition
Example
Je ne suis pas en forme aujourd'hui.
I'm not feeling well today.
More examples
Après trois mois sans sport, j'ai perdu la forme.
After three months without exercise, I got out of shape.
Core concept
A person's physical energy and bodily condition, pictured as a level that can rise or fall.
Common phrases
être en forme
be in good shape
perdre la forme
get out of shape
Similar words
santé: The overall state of the body, including the presence or absence of illness.
condition: The state or condition of a body, object, or situation.
énergie: The power and vitality available for action or movement.
Definition in French
État général de santé et d'énergie d'une personne ; capacité physique et vitalité.
Word origin
The noun forme comes from Latin forma, meaning form or shape, through Old French, and its sense extended from outward form to a person's physical condition and vitality.
Usage tips
- In the common phrase être en forme, en is a fixed preposition that forms the expression for being fit or energetic.