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a solid figure or object made as a work of art by shaping and carving wood, clay, stone, etc.

sculpture

sculpture

Ex: The museum displayed an ancient marble sculpture of a Greek goddess .Le musée a exposé une ancienne **sculpture** en marbre d'une déesse grecque.

the act of setting up or establishing a system, equipment, or machinery for use

installation

installation

Ex: The installation of the security system was finished ahead of schedule .L'**installation** du système de sécurité a été terminée en avance sur le calendrier.
statue
[nom]

a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood

statue

statue

Ex: The ancient civilization erected towering statues of gods and goddesses to honor their deities and assert their power .L'ancienne civilisation a érigé d'imposantes **statues** de dieux et de déesses pour honorer leurs divinités et affirmer leur pouvoir.

a place or building that is historically important

monument

monument

Ex: The Taj Mahal is a stunning monument built in memory of Emperor Shah Jahan ’s beloved wife , Mumtaz Mahal .Le Taj Mahal est un **monument** époustouflant construit en mémoire de l'épouse bien-aimée de l'empereur Shah Jahan, Mumtaz Mahal.
abstract
[Adjectif]

existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence

abstrait

abstrait

Ex: Love is an abstract concept that can not be touched .L'amour est un concept **abstrait** qui ne peut pas être touché.
figurative
[Adjectif]

using language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead

figuré

figuré

Ex: Understanding the figurative meaning of the idiom requires knowledge of cultural context .Comprendre le sens **figuratif** de l'idiome nécessite une connaissance du contexte culturel.

a beautiful scene in the countryside that can be seen in one particular view

paysage

paysage

Ex: The sunflower fields created a vibrant landscape.Les champs de tournesols ont créé un **paysage** vibrant.

a painting or drawing, representing objects that do not move, such as flowers, glassware, etc.

nature morte

nature morte

Ex: The photographer arranged seashells and driftwood for a still life photo shoot , creating a tranquil and naturalistic composition .

a drawing, photograph, or painting of a person, particularly of their face and shoulders

portrait

portrait

Ex: The museum displayed an array of historical portraits from different eras .

a painting of a person that is created by the same person

autoportrait

autoportrait

Ex: The self-portrait captured not only his likenessL'**autoportrait** a capturé non seulement sa ressemblance mais aussi sa passion pour l'art.
drawing
[nom]

a picture that was made using pens, pencils, or crayons instead of paint

dessin, croquis

dessin, croquis

Ex: Drawing requires a good understanding of perspective and shading .Le **dessin** nécessite une bonne compréhension de la perspective et de l'ombrage.

a picture or drawing in a book, or other publication, particularly one that makes the understanding of something easier

illustration

illustration

Ex: The magazine article featured an illustration of the new technology .L'article du magazine présentait une **illustration** de la nouvelle technologie.
poster
[nom]

a large printed picture or notice, typically used for advertising or decoration

affiche, poster

affiche, poster

Ex: The school principal announced a contest for students to design a poster promoting kindness , with the winning entry to be displayed in the hallways .Le directeur de l'école a annoncé un concours pour les étudiants afin de concevoir une **affiche** promouvant la gentillesse, l'entrée gagnante devant être affichée dans les couloirs.

a picture created by paint

tableau

tableau

Ex: This painting captures the beauty of the night sky filled with stars .Ce **tableau** capture la beauté du ciel nocturne rempli d'étoiles.
canvas
[nom]

a piece of cloth that artists paint on, especially with oil paints

toile

toile

Ex: As he stood in front of the blank canvas, the artist felt a rush of inspiration , eager to translate his emotions onto the fabric with each brushstroke .Alors qu'il se tenait devant la **toile** vierge, l'artiste ressentit une bouffée d'inspiration, impatient de traduire ses émotions sur le tissu avec chaque coup de pinceau.
frame
[nom]

a border that surrounds a picture, mirror, etc.

cadre

cadre

Ex: The gallery displayed the artist 's work in minimalist black frames to focus on the art itself .La galerie a exposé le travail de l'artiste dans des **cadres** noirs minimalistes pour se concentrer sur l'art lui-même.

occurring without prior warning

Ex: The sudden storm out of the blue, catching many people unprepared .

the illegal purchase and selling of goods in high price, ofen in an unreasonable price

marché noir, trafique illégal

marché noir, trafique illégal

Ex: During the pandemic , the black market for medical supplies skyrocketed , with sellers taking advantage of desperate healthcare providers by charging exorbitant fees for masks and ventilators .Pendant la pandémie, le **marché noir** des fournitures médicales a explosé, les vendeurs profitant des prestataires de soins de santé désespérés en facturant des frais exorbitants pour les masques et les ventilateurs.

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

paperasserie

paperasserie

Ex: They had to navigate through a lot of red tape to get their visa approved .Ils ont dû naviguer à travers beaucoup de **paperasserie** pour obtenir l'approbation de leur visa.

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

pieux mensonge, mensonge innocent

pieux mensonge, mensonge innocent

Ex: She told her grandmother a white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .Elle a dit à sa grand-mère un **mensonge pieux**, prétendant apprécier le pull fait main qu'elle avait reçu en cadeau.

a thing that is of no value or use because it is excessively expensive to keep it in a good condition

éléphant blanc, fardeau coûteux

éléphant blanc, fardeau coûteux

Ex: The new software system , despite its promising features , proved to be a white elephant for the company due to constant glitches and compatibility issues .Le nouveau système logiciel, malgré ses fonctionnalités prometteuses, s'est avéré être un **éléphant blanc** pour l'entreprise en raison de pannes constantes et de problèmes de compatibilité.

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

zone grise, zone floue

zone grise, zone floue

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in a gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .Les limites de la vie privée à l'ère numérique existent souvent dans une **zone grise**, soulevant d'importantes questions sur les données personnelles et la surveillance.
black-and-white
[Adjectif]

(of a motion picture, photograph, etc.) showing only black, white, and gray colors

noir et blanc

noir et blanc

Ex: The artist 's black-and-white sketches conveyed a sense of drama and simplicity .

anything that is intended to take people's focus away from what is important

fausse piste, diversion

fausse piste, diversion

Ex: The conspiracy theories circulating online are often filled with red herrings to mislead the public and create confusion .Les théories du complot qui circulent en ligne sont souvent remplies de **fausses pistes** pour induire le public en erreur et créer la confusion.
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