What does the cryptic crossword clue "Official document the French sent up (6)" mean?

The definition is "Official". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. FORM (synonym of "document") + LA (abbreviation of "French") [reversal: "sent"]; definition: "Official" The answer is FORMAL.

Official document the French sent up (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28262 | 20 Down | 2020-10-12 flower

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