No. 9,927 in French
formelles
"Formelles" means "formal" or "explicit" in English, referring to something clearly expressed or official.
In a sentence
Les règles sont très formelles dans cette administration.
The rules are very formal in this administration.
In this sentence, 'formelles' describes the nature of rules as strict and precise, emphasizing their formal and structured characteristics.
Nous avons suivi des études formelles pour obtenir notre diplôme.
We followed formal studies to obtain our degree.
Here, 'formelles' refers to studies that are official, recognized, and structured, typically in an institutional setting.
Lors de la réunion, des présentations formelles ont été faites.
During the meeting, formal presentations were made.
In this context, 'formelles' indicates that the presentations adhered to established norms or conventions, often suited to professional or official settings.
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