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form follows function

form follows function (form follows function)

Idiom Architecture

Signification

the shape of a building or object should primarily relate to its intended function or purpose

la forme d'un bâtiment ou d'un objet doit être principalement liée à sa fonction ou à son but prévu (la forme d'un bâtiment ou d'un objet doit être principalement liée à sa fonction ou à son but prévu)

Phrases d'exemple

"In modern architecture, form follows function is a principle that's widely accepted."

"Dans l'architecture moderne, form follows function est un principe largement accepté." (Dans l'architecture moderne, **form follows function** est un principe largement accepté.)

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