Peintes (en. Painted)

/pɛ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That has received an application of paint.
The walls are painted blue.
Les murs sont peints en bleu.
That is colored by pictorial art.
This work is painted by a famous artist.
Cette œuvre est peinte par un artiste célèbre.
That is decorated with paint.
The ceiling of the room is painted with floral patterns.
Le plafond de la salle est peinte avec des motifs floraux.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'to paint' which means 'to apply color to a surface.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to paint the picture
To represent a situation or context pictorially or figuratively.
peindre le tableau
building painter
Professional specialized in painting walls and ceilings.
peintre en bâtiment
oil painting
Painting technique using oil as a binder.
peinture à l'huile

Related Words

to paint
The action of applying paint to a surface.
peindre
paint
The coloring material used to cover a surface.
peinture
painted
Past participle of to paint, referring to something that has already been painted.
peint

Slang Meanings

To have confused ideas or thoughts.
He has a head like a painted canvas today.
Il a la tête comme une toile peinte aujourd'hui.
To be messy or in disorder.
His room is a real painted picture.
Sa chambre est un vrai tableau peint.