SAT Sciences Naturelles - Apparence et texture

the natural process of becoming smaller, tighter, or more compact

contraction

the act or process of compressing or reducing the volume of something, resulting in increased density

compactage

a measure of the height, length, or width of an object in a certain direction

dimension

the state or quality of being curved or bent, describing the shape or contour of an object or surface

courbure

a polished, flat surface on a gemstone or bone, crucial for reflecting light in gems and for articulation in bones

facette

(of liquids) lacking in clarity for being mixed by other things such as sand or soil

trouble

not in any ways straight, with bends, curves, or disorganized angles

tordu

able to increase in size or volume

expansif

exhibiting a shimmering, rainbow-like play of colors, typically due to refraction of light

iridescent

containing small holes or gaps, allowing liquid or air to pass through

poreux

hard to manage because of awkward form

maladroit

having an impressive height

imposant

changed from its original shape or form, often in a way that makes it appear twisted, misshapen, or unclear

déformé

not flexible or easily bent

rigide

having the quality of sticking or bonding objects together

adhésif

having a smooth and shiny texture, typically describing hair, fur, or skin that appears healthy and well-maintained

élégant

having a flexible quality, capable of returning to its original shape after being stretched or compressed

élastique

consisting of a hard building material that is made of the mixture of cement, water, sand, and small stones

béton

thin, delicate, and feathery in appearance or texture

fougueux

having a surface that rises and falls in gentle curves

ondulant

covered with small raised areas or irregularities, making it uneven to the touch

bosselé

uneven, unkempt, or ragged in appearance

déguenillé

(of a fabric or garment) folded or gathered in a series of small, parallel folds

plissé

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

peu profond

looking like a labyrinth, twisting and confusing

labyrinthique

elaborately decorated or adorned with intricate details

orné

shaped like a slightly stretched-out circle or oval

elliptique

having the shape or characteristics of a tube

tubulaire

shaped like an egg, with a rounded or elliptical form

ovoïde

capable of being hammered or manipulated into different forms without cracking or breaking

malléable

unpleasantly damp and sticky, often referring to skin or surfaces that feel cool and moist to the touch

humide

(of an appearance) not washed, neat, or cared for

négligé

firm and tight, lacking any slackness or excess

tendu

having small, fine wrinkles or creases on the surface, often producing a texture that is slightly rough or uneven

fripé

having an empty space within

creux

having the appearance or qualities that closely resemble or imitate real life

réaliste

prone to shaping, bending, or stretching

tensile

to spread out or stretch in various directions

étendre

to reduce the volume or size of something by applying pressure, squeezing, or condensing it

compresser

to stretch something in order to make it longer

allonger

to become colored with a particular hue or tint

pigmenter

to damage the appearance of something by causing a flaw or imperfection

abîmer

to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface

plisser

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

tacher

to shape something, emphasizing its natural curves and outlines

contourner

to spread a substance over a surface in a messy or uneven manner

étaler

to cause fibers to become matted and compacted, resembling felt, typically through pressure, moisture, or agitation

feutrer

to improve the appearance of something by adding things such as decorative pieces, colors, etc. to it

embellir

to enlarge or lengthen something

étendre