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    Cartouche (en. Cartridge)

    /kaʁ.tuʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Decorative frame in which there is text or a symbol.
    The façade of the church is adorned with stone cartouches.
    La façade de l'église est ornée de cartouches en pierre.
    Label or plaque on which information appears.
    He placed a cartouche on the painting to indicate its author.
    Il a apposé un cartouche sur le tableau pour indiquer son auteur.
    In ancient Egypt, a cartouche designated an oval that contained the name of a pharaoh.
    The cartouches on Egyptian temples are very valuable to historians.
    Les cartouches sur les temples égyptiens sont très précieux pour les historiens.

    Etymology

    Of French origin, derived from the Italian word 'cartoccio' meaning 'small roll of paper'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    game cartridge
    Container holding a video game chip.
    cartouche de jeu
    ink cartridge
    Container filled with ink for a printer.
    cartouche d'encre
    paint cartridge
    Container used for details in painting.
    cartouche à peinture

    Related Words

    roll
    Object in a cylindrical shape allowing for unrolling or rolling up.
    rouleau
    inscription
    Text engraved or stated on a medium.
    inscription
    ornament
    Decorative element added to an object or a place.
    ornement

    Slang Meanings

    Large amounts of money used pretentiously.
    With all that money, one could say he has his 'cartridge' well filled.
    Avec tout cet argent, on pourrait dire qu'il a sa 'cartouche' bien remplie.
    A form of graphic illustration often used in graffiti.
    He added a stylish cartridge to his artwork on the wall.
    Il a ajouté une cartouche stylée à son œuvre d'art sur le mur.