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    Contour (en. Outline)

    /kɔ̃.tuʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The silhouette or outer drawing of an object.
    The contour of the mountain is outlined on the horizon.
    Le contour de la montagne se dessine à l'horizon.
    A two-dimensional line delineating a surface.
    The contours of the figure are drawn with a pencil.
    Les contours de la figure sont tracés au crayon.
    In art, the line that defines the shape of a subject.
    The artist emphasized the contours of the statue.
    L'artiste a accentué les contours de la statue.
    verb
    To draw or mark the edges or shape of something.
    He contoured the drawing with a black marker.
    Il a contouré le dessin avec un feutre noir.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'contourare', meaning 'to trace the shape'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    eye contour
    Makeup effect that highlights the eyes.
    contour des yeux
    facial contour
    Makeup techniques aimed at defining the features of the face.
    contour facial
    to follow the contour
    To adapt to the shape or line of something.
    suivre le contour

    Related Words

    define
    To establish the limits or characteristics of something.
    définir
    profile
    Lateral representation of an object or person.
    profil
    drawing
    Graphic representation of an object.
    dessin

    Slang Meanings

    A term to refer to makeup that sculpts the face.
    She used contour to refine her cheeks.
    Elle a utilisé du contour pour affiner ses joues.
    In slang, denotes a marked shape or silhouette.
    This garment accentuates the contour.
    Ce vêtement met le contour en valeur.