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reform in French

reform in French is réforme, réformer — reform means a change made to improve something, especially a system, law, or institution.

reform in French

réforme
noun
The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it
réformer
verb
(transitive) To put into a new and improved form or condition; to restore to a former good state, or bring from bad to good; to change from worse to better.

What does "reform" mean?

  1. noun A change made to improve something, especially a system, law, or institution.
    "The government promised major healthcare reform."
  2. verb To make changes to something in order to improve it.
    "Lawmakers voted to reform the tax code."
  3. verb To improve one's own behavior or character.
    "He vowed to reform after his wake-up call."
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reform in a sentence

  • The government promised major healthcare reform.
  • Prison reform aims to reduce reoffending.
  • Lawmakers voted to reform the tax code.
  • He vowed to reform after his wake-up call.

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What is "reform" in French?

"reform" in French is réforme, réformer. reform means: A change made to improve something, especially a system, law, or institution.

How do you use "reform" in a sentence?

Example: "The government promised major healthcare reform." In French, "reform" is réforme, réformer.

Are there other ways to say "reform" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "reform": réforme, réformer.

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