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    Découpait (en. Cut out)

    /deɡupɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of separating parts of a whole using a sharp instrument.
    He was cutting out the paper to make shapes.
    Il découpait le papier pour en faire des formes.
    The action of creating pieces of food by slicing.
    She was cutting out the vegetables for the salad.
    Elle découpait les légumes pour la salade.
    The action of separating characters or elements in a film or image.
    The graphic designer was cutting out the images for his project.
    Le graphiste découpait les images pour son projet.

    Etymology

    From the verb cut, with the prefix de- indicating the action of removing or separating.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cut out a fruit
    The action of cutting a fruit to eat or prepare it.
    découper un fruit
    cut out a template
    The action of following a template to make precise cuts.
    découper un modèle
    stand out in the landscape
    To visually distinguish oneself in an environment.
    se découper dans le paysage

    Related Words

    cut
    The action of separating something.
    couper
    cutting
    The action of cutting out, often in reference to visual arts.
    découpe
    cut out
    That has been cut or sectioned.
    découpé

    Slang Meanings

    To cut into small pieces quickly.
    He cut out the music, it was too long!
    Il a découpé la musique, c'était trop long!
    To stand out in silhouette, visible against a background.
    He stood out against the sky at sunset.
    Il s'est découpé sur le ciel au coucher du soleil.