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Arts et Artisanat - Verbes Liés à l'Art

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques verbes anglais liés à l'art tels que "tracer", "sculpter" et "visualiser".

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to draw
to draw
[verbe]

to make a picture of something using a pencil, pen, etc. without coloring it

dessiner

dessiner

Ex: My little brother is able to draw a perfect circle freehand. 
to paint
to paint
[verbe]

to produce a picture or design with paint

peindre

peindre

Ex: The artist painted a portrait of his wife using oil colors. 
to sketch
to sketch
[verbe]

to make a quick, simple drawing of someone or something

esquisser, faire un croquis de, faire une esquisse de

esquisser, faire un croquis de, faire une esquisse de

Ex: The witness sketched the shape of the object on a piece of paper. 
to trace
to trace
[verbe]

to carefully copy or reproduce a design or image by following its lines or contours onto another surface, typically using transparent sheet

calquer, reproduire

calquer, reproduire

Ex: She used a transparent sheet to trace the design for her project. 
to rough out

to create a basic, initial version that outlines the main features of something

ébaucher, créer une version préliminaire

ébaucher, créer une version préliminaire

Ex: The architect had to rough out the building's layout to plan its design. 

L'architecte a dû ébaucher la disposition du bâtiment pour planifier sa conception.

to etch
to etch
[verbe]

to cut or carve designs or writings on a hard surface, often using acid or a laser beam

graver

graver

Ex: The jeweler etched intricate patterns onto the silver pendant. 

Le bijoutier a gravé des motifs complexes sur le pendentif en argent.

to shade
to shade
[verbe]

to make parts of a drawing or picture darker to represent shadow or depth

ombrager

ombrager

Ex: The students learned how to shade a sphere so that it looked three-dimensional. 
to illustrate

to use pictures in a book, magazine, etc.

illustrer

illustrer

Ex: He illustrates the cookbook with colorful pictures of the finished dishes. 
to crayon
to crayon
[verbe]

to draw or color something using a pencil or stick made of colored wax or chalk

crayonner

crayonner

to doodle
to doodle
[verbe]

to aimlessly draw lines and shapes, particularly when one is bored

gribouiller, griffonner

gribouiller, griffonner

Ex: She doodles in the margins of her notebook during class. 

Elle gribouille dans les marges de son cahier pendant les cours.

to base on
to base on
[verbe]

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

fonder quelque chose sur certains faits ou certaines idées, utiliser quelque chose comme base pour développer autre chose

fonder quelque chose sur certains faits ou certaines idées, utiliser quelque chose comme base pour développer autre chose

Ex: The decision was based on careful consideration of the options. 

La décision était basée sur une considération minutieuse des options.

to blend
to blend
[verbe]

to mix different substances thoroughly so that they form a unified mixture

mélanger

mélanger

Ex: Blend the paint thoroughly before applying it to the wall. 
to carve
to carve
[verbe]

to create or produce something by cutting or shaping a material, such as a sculpture or design

sculpter, tailler

sculpter, tailler

Ex: The ice sculptor carved a stunning ice sculpture for the winter festival. 
to circumscribe

to draw a line around something

circonscrire, encercler, cerner

circonscrire, encercler, cerner

Ex: Students were asked to circumscribe several shapes on their paper without lifting their pencils. 

Les étudiants ont été invités à circonscrire plusieurs formes sur leur papier sans lever leurs crayons.

to complement

to combine well with something and make its qualities more effective or attractive

compléter

compléter

Ex: Emily chose curtains that complement the color of the walls. 
to render
to render
[verbe]

to represent or depict someone or something in a drawing, painting, or other visual form

représenter,  dépeindre

représenter, dépeindre

Ex: The architect rendered the proposed building from several angles. 
to represent

to show someone or something in a piece of art

représenter

représenter

Ex: In his sculpture, the artist skillfully represented the human form. 
to restore
to restore
[verbe]

to repair a work of art, building, etc. so that it is in a good condition again

restaurer

restaurer

Ex: They restored the historic building to its former grandeur, preserving its architectural details. 
to scribble

to write or draw something in an aimless or careless way

gribouiller

gribouiller

Ex: He found himself scribbling on the margins of his notebook during the long lecture, letting his mind wander. 

Il s'est retrouvé à griffonner sur les marges de son cahier pendant la longue conférence, laissant son esprit vagabonder.

to smudge
to smudge
[verbe]

to make a dirty mark by rubbing or spreading something on a surface

étaler

étaler

Ex: The painter smudged the colors together to create a softer effect. 

Le peintre a étalé les couleurs pour créer un effet plus doux.

to stipple
to stipple
[verbe]

to use small dots or markings to create a pattern or texture often to create shading and to add detail to a work of art

pointiller, piqueter

pointiller, piqueter

to streak
to streak
[verbe]

to form or cover with lines, spots, or blotches of color

rayer, strier

rayer, strier

Ex: Rain had streaked the window with dirt and mud. 

La pluie avait strié la fenêtre de saleté et de boue.

to craft
to craft
[verbe]

to make or create something with skill and careful attention

fabriquer, faire

fabriquer, faire

Ex: The jeweler carefully crafted each ring by hand. 
to create
to create
[verbe]

to bring something into existence or make something happen

créer

créer

Ex: She created a beautiful painting with vibrant colors. 
to crisscross

to form a pattern or movement of lines or objects that cross each other in a regular pattern

s'entrecroiser, croiser

s'entrecroiser, croiser

to daub
to daub
[verbe]

to spread a sticky substance such as mud, paint, etc. on a surface in a careless way

barbouiller

barbouiller

Ex: He daubed mud on his face as camouflage for the outdoor game. 

Il barbouilla de la boue sur son visage comme camouflage pour le jeu en plein air.

to delineate

to draw or trace lines on a surface

décrire

décrire

Ex: Maps often delineate country borders with bold lines to clarify territorial divisions. 

Les cartes délimitent souvent les frontières des pays avec des lignes épaisses pour clarifier les divisions territoriales.

to depict
to depict
[verbe]

to represent someone or something in a picture, painting, drawing, or other visual artwork

représenter

représenter

Ex: The ancient carving depicts two warriors on horseback. 
to draft
to draft
[verbe]

to draw the blueprints and the sketches for a building, machine, structure, etc.

dessiner, élaborer

dessiner, élaborer

Ex: Engineers were tasked with drafting the schematic diagrams for the construction of the bridge across the river. 
to engrave
to engrave
[verbe]

to carve or cut a design or lettering into a hard surface, such as metal or stone

graver

graver

Ex: The engraver skillfully engraved the family crest on the silver tray. 

Le graveur a habilement gravé les armoiries familiales sur le plateau en argent.

to execute
to execute
[verbe]

to create or produce a work of art according to a particular design or technique

exécuter, effectuer

exécuter, effectuer

Ex: The artist executed the drawing with remarkable precision. 
to formulate

to carefully develop or devise a plan, idea, theory, or method

formuler, élaborer

formuler, élaborer

Ex: Scientists are formulating a new theory to explain the results. 
to imitate
to imitate
[verbe]

to copy or mimic the style, technique, or subject matter of another artist or artwork

imiter,  copier

imiter, copier

Ex: His latest piece imitates the bold colors and geometric patterns of Cubism. 

Sa dernière œuvre imite les couleurs audacieuses et les motifs géométriques du cubisme.

to imprint
to imprint
[verbe]

to make a lasting mark on a surface or material through pressure or contact

imprimer, marquer

imprimer, marquer

Ex: The artist carefully imprinted her fingerprints on the clay sculpture. 

L'artiste a soigneusement imprimé ses empreintes digitales sur la sculpture en argile.

to mark
to mark
[verbe]

to leave a sign, line, etc. on something

marquer

marquer

Ex: She carefully marked the important passages in the textbook with colored tabs. 
to mimic
to mimic
[verbe]

to copy the style, technique, or subject matter of another artist or artwork

imiter

imiter

Ex: His latest sculpture was designed to mimic the works of classical Greek artists. 

Sa dernière sculpture a été conçue pour imiter les œuvres des artistes grecs classiques.

to model
to model
[verbe]

to create a smaller representation of something using wood, etc.

modeler

modeler

Ex: The architect modeled the new building design with foam board and glue. 
to originate

to create, introduce, or develop something for the first time

être à l'origine de, initier

être à l'origine de, initier

Ex: The technique was originated by researchers in California. 
to outline
to outline
[verbe]

to draw a line or show the outer edge of something

délimiter, tracer les contours

délimiter, tracer les contours

Ex: To create a map, the cartographer outlined the borders of the country with a bold line. 
to preserve

to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change

préserver

préserver

Ex: Conservation efforts work to preserve natural ecosystems and biodiversity. 
to recreate

to make something again or bring it back into existence or imagination

recréer

recréer

Ex: The museum exhibits recreate the atmosphere of different historical periods quite accurately. 

Les expositions du musée recréent assez fidèlement l'atmosphère de différentes périodes historiques.

to regenerate

to make something, or to bring something into existence

régénérer, recréer

régénérer, recréer

to visualize

to form a mental image or picture of something

visualiser, se représenter

visualiser, se représenter

Ex: As she read the novel, she could vividly visualize the scenes described by the author. 

Alors qu'elle lisait le roman, elle pouvait visualiser vivement les scènes décrites par l'auteur.

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