noun
figure, shape
B1
Figur means 'figure' or 'shape', often referring to a person’s silhouette, body shape, or a geometrical outline. The noun is feminine (die Figur). Plural is Figuren and follows regular declension. No unusual plural; use normal German articles and adjective endings with this countable noun.
Examples
Sie hat eine sportliche Figur.
She has an athletic figure.
Seine Figur veränderte sich nach dem Training deutlich.
His body shape changed noticeably after the training.
Die Kinder stellten die Figur in die Vitrine, obwohl sie wussten, dass sie leicht herunterfallen konnte.
The children placed the figurine in the display case, although they knew that it could easily fall down.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a statue or the outline of a human body to recall 'Figur'.
Sounds like 'figure' in English — same root idea.
die — think 'die feminine silhouette' to remember feminine gender.
Notes
Figur can refer to a person's body shape, a figure in art, or an abstract shape. Context determines the exact English equivalent.