Dessins (en. Drawings)

/de.zɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Artistic or technical representation in the form of lines and shapes.

The artist's drawings were displayed in the gallery.

Les dessins de l'artiste étaient exposés dans la galerie.

Illustrations made by hand, often used in comics.

She created drawings for a comic book.

Elle a créé des dessins pour une bande dessinée.

Plans or sketches that serve to show a project or an idea.

Technical drawings are essential for construction.

Les dessins techniques sont essentiels pour la construction.

The word 'dessin' comes from the verb 'dessiner', which derives from the Latin 'designare', meaning 'to indicate' or 'to mark'.

to make drawings

To create sketches or drafts.

faire des dessins

animated drawings

Animated series based on drawings.

dessins animés

technical drawings

Detailed plans used in engineering.

dessins techniques

to draw

The action of creating a drawing.

dessiner

art

Creative field encompassing drawing, painting, etc.

art

illustration

Graphic representation often used in books.

illustration

Humorous or caricature drawing.

His drawing was so funny, it was a real comic sketch.

Son dessin était tellement drôle, c'était un vrai croquis comique.

Quick sketch, without paying attention to details.

He made a quick sketch during the meeting.

Il a fait un dessin à l'arrache pendant la réunion.