Dessinée (en. Drawn)

/de.si.nee/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An image or plan made by drawing.
The drawing of this landscape is really impressive.
La dessinée de ce paysage est vraiment impressionnante.
A sketch or a draft.
She presented a drawing of her architectural project.
Elle a présenté une dessinée de son projet architectural.
The artistic representation of a subject.
Her drawing of nature is full of details.
Sa dessinée de la nature est pleine de détails.

Etymology

From the verb 'to draw' combined with the suffix '-ed'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hand-drawn
Created manually without digital assistance.
dessinée à la main
line drawing
Simplified representation with outlines.
dessinée au trait
digital drawing
Created with design software.
dessinée numérique

Related Words

drawing
Action or result of drawing.
dessin
draftsman
Person who creates drawings.
dessinateur
illustration
Image that accompanies a text, often drawn.
illustration

Slang Meanings

A quick drawing.
It's just a drawing, but it's enough.
Ce n'est qu'une dessinée, mais ça suffit.
Informal sketch.
Look at what I made, it's just a drawing.
Regarde ce que j'ai fait, c'est juste une dessinée.