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    Fresque (en. Fresco)

    [fʁɛsk]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Work of art done on a wall surface, often with water.
    The fresco in the chapel depicts the last scene of Jesus' life.
    La fresque de la chapelle représente la dernière scène de la vie de Jésus.
    Large-scale pictorial representation on a wall.
    They discovered an ancient fresco in the ruins of the church.
    Ils ont découvert une fresque ancienne dans les ruines de l'église.
    Figurative work created using a wet painting technique.
    This vibrant fresco attracts many tourists each year.
    Cette fresque vivante attire de nombreux touristes chaque année.

    Etymology

    From the Italian word 'fresca', which means fresh.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to create a mural
    To create a mural.
    faire une fresque
    historical fresco
    Fresco depicting historical events.
    fresque historique
    narrative fresco
    Fresco that tells a story through its images.
    fresque narratif

    Related Words

    wall
    Vertical surface where a fresco can be created.
    mur
    brush
    Tool used to paint a fresco.
    pinceau
    color
    Essential element in the creation of frescoes.
    couleur

    Slang Meanings

    Fresco as an artistic reference.
    This fresco is a real killer!
    Cette fresque est une vraie tuerie !
    Humorous use of the term to describe a mess or chaos.
    It was the complete fresco during the party!
    C'était la fresque complète pendant la fête !