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    Peint (en. Painted)

    /pɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Compound past tense of the verb to paint, used to describe the action of painting.
    He painted a magnificent fresco.
    Il a peint une magnifique fresque.
    adjective
    Which has received a layer of color or paint.
    The wall is painted blue.
    Le mur est peint en bleu.
    Decorated with a painting.
    This painting is hand-painted.
    Ce tableau est peint à la main.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to paint', of Latin origin 'pingere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hand-painted
    Made manually without machines.
    peint à la main
    painted coating
    Layer of paint applied to a surface.
    revêtement peint

    Related Words

    painting
    Coloring material applied to a surface.
    peinture
    painter
    Person who paints.
    peintre
    to paint
    The action of applying color to a surface.
    peindre

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a mess, to have a disastrous appearance.
    This piece of furniture is painted, it gives it a disgusting look.
    Ce meuble est peint, ça lui donne un look dégueu.
    To look sad or downcast.
    After the bad news, he looked painted.
    Après la mauvaise nouvelle, il avait l'air peint.