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    Description (en. Description)

    /dɛs.kʁi.p.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Verbal or written representation of an object, a person, or a situation.
    The description of his dream was fascinating.
    La description de son rêve était fascinante.
    Details that define an object or a concept.
    The description of the product convinced the buyers.
    La description du produit a convaincu les acheteurs.
    Literary genre where the author presents details of a scene or a character.
    The author uses rich description to set the scene.
    L'auteur utilise une riche description pour situer l'histoire.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'descriptio', derived from 'describere' which means 'to write' or 'to indicate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    detailed description
    complete and exhaustive presentation of a subject.
    description détaillée
    accurate description
    description that accurately reflects reality.
    description fidèle
    summary description
    brief and general presentation without superfluous details.
    description sommaire

    Related Words

    to describe
    action of exposing the characteristics of an object or situation.
    décrire
    to characterize
    to define the traits that distinguish an element.
    caractériser

    Slang Meanings

    To detail something precisely.
    He gave me a proper description of his evening.
    Il m'a fait une description en bonne et due forme de sa soirée.
    To give a quick portrait of someone.
    Can you give me a quick description of that guy?
    Peux-tu me donner une description rapide de ce type ?