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No. 6,232 in French

formula

A fixed, conventional method or set of principles.

In a sentence

  • La formule de politesse est essentielle dans une lettre officielle.

    The polite formula is essential in an official letter.

    Here, 'formule' refers to a specific phrasing or expression used in formal communication.

  • La formule chimique de l'eau est H2O.

    The chemical formula for water is H2O.

    In this sentence, 'formule' denotes a symbolic representation in science or chemistry.

  • Nous avons trouvé une nouvelle formule pour améliorer notre produit.

    We have found a new formula to improve our product.

    Here, 'formule' is used to mean a strategy or recipe for achieving something.

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