No. 9,924 in French

formalisme

"Formalism" – adherence to prescribed forms or structures, often emphasizing form over content.

In a sentence

Le formalisme de ce contrat le rend difficile à comprendre.
The formalism of this contract makes it hard to understand.
In this sentence, 'formalisme' indicates a strict adherence to formal rules and structure.
Dans la philosophie, le formalisme se réfère souvent à une méthode précise d'analyse.
In philosophy, formalism often refers to a precise method of analysis.
Here, 'formalisme' describes an approach or framework within philosophical study.
Trop de formalisme peut nuire à la créativité dans les projets artistiques.
Too much formalism can hinder creativity in artistic projects.
The term 'formalisme' is used to highlight excessive structure or rigidity in artistic contexts.

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