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How to Say ‘Rectangle shape’ in French

Forme de rectangle

form de rek-tahngl

[form de rek-tahngl]

💬 Usage Tip: Keep in mind the 'le' sound at the end; it gives the French twist to the word 'rectangle'.

🇫🇷 In France: Rectangles are the shape of choice for iconic items like 'tarte', a popular rectangular pastry dish in France.

Phrase Breakdown

Forme

[form]

Shape

The external form, contour, or outline of an object

Example

J'ai acheté une table de forme de rectangle.

I bought a table with a rectangle shape.

de

[de]

of

Indicates the relationship between two things

Example

Un collier fait de perles.

A necklace made of pearls.

rectangle

[rek-tahngl]

Rectangle

A plane figure with opposite sides parallel and equal in length

Example

La salle de réunion est un rectangle.

The meeting room is a rectangle.

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