avec des formes
Curvy in French is avec des formes, the standard way to describe a person with a curvy or voluptuous figure.
avec des formes literally means with shapes and is used to describe someone with a curvy figure, as in une femme avec des formes.
Meaning: having curves (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
avec means with, des means some and formes means shapes or curves.
Which one should you use?
silhouette généreuse means generous silhouette and describes a curvy body in a positive, elegant way. un corps en rondeurs is a playful way to describe a curvy figure. bien en chair means well padded and can also suggest plump. une beauté aux formes harmonieuses means a beauty with harmonious curves.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because avec des formes is a prepositional phrase, it does not change to agree with the gender of the person described.
Did you know?
- The word avec is derived from the Latin words apud, meaning 'near', and hoc, meaning 'this'. It effectively turned a phrase meaning 'near this' into the standard word for 'with'.
- The phrase avec des formes avoids the word 'curvy' because courbe usually describes a road or a mathematical line rather than a human body.
- While avec des formes is common, the expression bien en chair literally translates to 'well in flesh'. It is a traditional way to describe a curvy person that emphasizes health and prosperity rather than just size.
Examples in context
- Marie a une silhouette généreuse qui met en valeur sa féminité et sa confiance en elle.Marie has a generous silhouette that showcases her femininity and self-confidence.
- Lisa a un physique avec des formes, elle est magnifique et rayonne de confiance.Lisa has a physique with curves, she looks stunning and radiates confidence.
- Je préfère les femmes avec des formes.I prefer women with curves.
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are talking about a dress for a party.
- ChloéEst-ce que cette robe me va ?Does this dress suit me?
- NathanOui, elle est parfaite pour toi.Yes, it is perfect for you.
- ChloéJe trouve qu'elle marque trop mes formes.I think it emphasizes my curves too much.
- NathanC'est bien d'être avec des formes, Chloé.It's good to be curvy, Chloé.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries avec, des, CC BY-SA 4.0.
