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    Palette (en. Palette)

    /palɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Flat surface used for mixing paint colors.
    The painter used a palette to mix his colors before starting his canvas.
    Le peintre a utilisé une palette pour mélanger ses couleurs avant de commencer sa toile.
    Set of colors used by an artist.
    His color palette was very rich and varied.
    Sa palette de couleurs était très riche et variée.
    Collection of shades and tones in a design.
    The color palette chosen for the website was modern and appealing.
    La palette de couleurs choisie pour le site web était moderne et attrayante.

    Etymology

    From the Old French word 'palete', derived from the Latin 'pala', which means 'spatula'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    graphic palette
    A set of drawing or design tools.
    palette graphique
    color palette
    Collection of colors chosen for a project.
    palette de couleurs
    makeup palette
    A set of organized makeup products.
    palette de maquillage

    Related Words

    brush
    Tool used to apply paint.
    pinceau
    canvas
    Fabric support on which one paints.
    toile
    color
    Perceptible quality to the eye and produced by light.
    couleur

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to designate a mix of personality or character traits.
    His character palette is very diverse; he is both serious and funny.
    Sa palette de caractère est très diversifiée, il est à la fois sérieux et drôle.
    Used in an informal context to talk about a set of options or choices.
    He has a whole palette of dishes to offer for dinner.
    Il a toute une palette de plats à proposer pour le dîner.