Translation meaning & definition of the word "figurative" into French language

adjective

1. (used of the meanings of words or text) not literal

• Using figures of speech

• "Figurative language"

synonym:
• figurative
,
• nonliteral

1. ( utilisé de la signification des mots ou du texte ) non littéral

• En utilisant des figures de style

• "Langage figuratif"

synonyme:
• figuratif
,
• non littéral

2. Consisting of or forming human or animal figures

• "A figural design"

• "The figurative art of the humanistic tradition"- herbert read

synonym:
• figural
,
• figurative

2. Consistant en ou formant des figures humaines ou animales

• "Un design figuratif"

• "L'art figuratif de la tradition humaniste" - herbert read

synonyme:
• figural
,
• figuratif