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figured

/ˈfɪɡəd/

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verb

Calculer, résoudre

To calculate, to solve a mathematical problem.

Examples :

"The student figured the answer to the math problem by using a calculator. "

L'étudiant a calculé la réponse au problème de mathématiques en utilisant une calculatrice.

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verb

Compris, compris

To come to understand.

Examples :

"I can’t figure if he’s telling the truth or lying."

Je n'arrive pas à comprendre s'il dit la vérité ou s'il ment.

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verb

Penser, supposer, imaginer

To think, to assume, to suppose, to reckon.

Examples :

"Sentence: I figured you'd be tired after your long flight. "

J'ai pensé que tu serais fatigué après ton long vol.

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verb

Comprendre, estimer

To be reasonable.

Examples :

"It figures that somebody like him would be upset about the situation."

Il est compréhensible que quelqu'un comme lui soit contrarié par la situation.

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verb

Faire partie de, figurer dans

To enter into; to be a part of.

Examples :

"My friend figured into the school play, playing the role of the mischievous fairy. "

Mon ami a fait partie de la pièce de théâtre de l'école, jouant le rôle de la fée espiègle.

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verb

Représenter, façonner, modeler

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.

Examples :

"The artist figured the clay into the shape of a bird. "

L'artiste a façonné l'argile en forme d'oiseau.

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verb

Orner, décorer

To embellish with design; to adorn with figures.

Examples :

"The artist figured the pottery with intricate floral patterns. "

L'artiste a orné la poterie de motifs floraux complexes.

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verb

Chiffrer, numéroter

To indicate by numerals.

Examples :

"The teacher figured each student's test score at the top of the page. "

Le professeur a chiffré la note de chaque élève en haut de la page.

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verb

Représenter, symboliser

To represent by a metaphor; to signify or symbolize.

Examples :

"The author figured the dark forest as representing life's challenges. "

L'auteur a représenté la forêt sombre comme symbolisant les défis de la vie.

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verb

Préfigurer, annoncer

To prefigure; to foreshow.

Examples :

"The dark clouds figured a coming storm. "

Les nuages sombres annonçaient une tempête à venir.

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verb

Chiffrer

To write over or under the bass, as figures or other characters, in order to indicate the accompanying chords.

Examples :

"The music teacher figured the Baroque score with numbers to show the students which chords to play over the bass line. "

Le professeur de musique a chiffré la partition baroque avec des chiffres pour montrer aux élèves quels accords jouer sur la ligne de basse.

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verb

Orner, embellir

Examples :

"She figured the plain white cake with colorful icing roses and sprinkles. "

Elle a orné le gâteau blanc uni de roses en glaçage colorées et de vermicelles.

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adjective

Figuré, veiné

(of a natural material) Having a pattern considered attractive appearing on a section.

Examples :

"Figured wood is especially sought after for its distinctive texture."

Le bois figuré est particulièrement recherché pour sa texture distinctive.

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adjective

Figuré, orné de figures

Adorned with a figure or figures.

Examples :

"The child wore a figured dress with colorful animal shapes all over it. "

L'enfant portait une robe figurée avec des formes d'animaux colorées partout.