How to Say ‘Is fit / is in good shape’ in French
Est en forme
ay ahn form
[ay ahn form]
💬 Usage Tip: En forme means "full of energy / doing well," not just sporty fitness.
🇫🇷 In France: For kids, en forme often means awake, cheerful, and ready for class—more realistic than "athletic"!
Phrase Breakdown
Est
[ay]
is
Est is the third-person singular of être, meaning 'is.'
Est en forme est une façon gentille de parler d’un enfant.
'Is in good shape' is a kind way to talk about a child.
en
[ahn]
in
En often means 'in' and here it links with forme in the expression en forme.
Est en forme se dit quand un enfant a de l’énergie.
'Is in good shape' is said when a child has energy.
forme
[form]
shape / form
Forme means 'shape' or 'form,' but en forme means 'feeling well' or 'full of energy.'
Est en forme est une expression positive au sujet d’un enfant.
'Is in good shape' is a positive expression about a child.
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