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English File - Advanced
sculpture

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

sculpture

sculpture

Ex: The park was adorned with various sculptures, each representing a different aspect of local culture. 
installation

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

installation

installation

Ex: The installation of the new software took several hours to complete. 
statue
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 city square was adorned with a majestic statue of a heroic figure from its history. 
monument

a place or building that is historically important

monument

monument

Ex: The Eiffel Tower is a famous monument in Paris, attracting millions of tourists each year. 
abstract
abstract
[Adjectif]

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

abstrait

abstrait

Ex: She presented an abstract concept that challenged traditional notions of reality. 
figurative
figurative
[Adjectif]

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

figuré

figuré

Ex: The poet’s use of figurative language painted vivid images in the reader’s mind. 
landscape

an area of scenery visible in a single view

paysage

paysage

Ex: The hikers admired the mountain landscape at sunrise. 
still life

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

nature morte

nature morte

Ex: The artist's still life painting depicted a bowl of fruit and a vase of flowers, capturing the play of light and shadow on the objects. 
portrait

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

portrait

portrait

Ex: The artist completed a beautiful portrait of the young girl, capturing her serene expression. 
self-portrait

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

autoportrait

autoportrait

Ex: Vincent van Gogh's self-portrait reveals much about his emotional state and artistic style. 
drawing
drawing
[nom]

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

dessin, croquis

dessin, croquis

Ex: The artist displayed a collection of stunning charcoal drawings at the gallery. 
illustration

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

illustration

illustration

Ex: The illustration in the textbook helped students grasp the complex concept. 
poster
poster
[nom]

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

affiche, poster

affiche, poster

Ex: The vibrant movie poster hanging in the theater lobby caught the attention of every passerby with its stunning visuals and bold colors. 
painting

a picture created by paint

tableau

tableau

Ex: Her bedroom wall features a painting of her favorite cityscape. 
canvas
canvas
[nom]

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

toile

toile

Ex: The artist stretched a large piece of canvas across a wooden frame, preparing it for an ambitious oil painting that would capture the beauty of the sunset. 
frame
frame
[nom]

a border that surrounds a picture, mirror, etc.

cadre

cadre

Ex: The antique frame around the painting added a touch of elegance to the artwork. 
out of the blue

suddenly and unexpectedly

Ex: The invitation to the party came out of the blue, and I couldn't believe my luck. 
black market

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

marché noir, trafique illégal

marché noir, trafique illégal

Ex: The government’s strict import regulations led to the rise of a black market for electronics, where consumers were willing to pay double the retail price for the latest gadgets. 
red tape

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

paperasserie administrative, lourdeurs administratives

paperasserie administrative, lourdeurs administratives

Ex: The project was delayed for months because of red tape. 
white lie

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

mensonge pieux, petit mensonge sans malice

mensonge pieux, petit mensonge sans malice

Ex: She told her friend a white lie about liking her new haircut, not wanting to hurt her feelings. 
white elephant

a possession that is costly to maintain and difficult to dispose of, often more trouble than it is worth

éléphant blanc, fardeau coûteux

éléphant blanc, fardeau coûteux

Ex: The old mansion became a white elephant after the owner could not afford the repairs. 
gray area

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

zone floue, cas ambigu

zone floue, cas ambigu

Ex: The new rule leaves too many gray areas for teachers. 
black-and-white
black-and-white
[Adjectif]

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

noir et blanc

noir et blanc

Ex: She preferred to decorate her living room with black-and-white photographs for a timeless look. 
red herring

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

fausse piste, leurre

fausse piste, leurre

Ex: The argument about office snacks was a red herring; the real issue was the budget cut. 
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