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    Messine (en. Messina)

    /mɛzin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A type of plaster or paint finish.
    The façade of the house is covered with a colorful messine.
    La façade de la maison est couverte d'une messine colorée.
    A decorative coating on a surface.
    The messine adds an artistic touch to the interiors of buildings.
    Le messine donne une touche artistique à l'intérieur des bâtiments.
    A visual effect achieved with a mix of colors.
    This painting uses messine to create depth.
    Ce tableau utilise le messine pour créer de la profondeur.

    Etymology

    From the old French 'messine', which comes from the Latin 'macerina', meaning mix.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to apply messine
    To apply a decorative coating on a surface.
    mettre du messine
    to have a messine style
    To possess a specific artistic or decorative style.
    avoir un style messine

    Related Words

    varnish
    Product applied as a finish on surfaces to enhance them.
    vernis
    ceiling
    The upper part of a room, often adorned.
    plafond
    decoration
    The art of beautifying a space.
    décoration

    Slang Meanings

    Flamboyant or exaggerated style in decoration.
    This room is really messine with all these adornments.
    Cette pièce est vraiment messine avec tous ces ornements.
    Overly loaded or gaudy finish.
    He put a messine on his furniture; it's a bit too much for my taste.
    Il a mis une messine sur son meuble, c'est un peu trop à mon goût.