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    Peints (en. Painted)

    /pɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who has received a layer of paint.
    The walls are painted blue.
    Les murs sont peints en bleu.
    Who is covered with a color or a pattern.
    The thieves left painted graffiti on the wall.
    Les voleurs ont laissé des graffitis peints sur le mur.
    Who is decorated with artistic paintings.
    The room is painted by a local artist.
    La salle est peinte par un artiste local.

    Etymology

    The word 'peints' comes from the verb 'peindre', which originates from the Latin 'pingere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    painted walls
    refers to walls that have a layer of paint.
    des murs peints
    hand-painted
    indicates that the paint has been applied manually, not by machine.
    peints à la main
    all the bridges are painted
    expresses that everything is in order or well finished.
    tous les ponts sont peints

    Related Words

    to paint
    To apply color to a surface.
    peindre
    painting
    Coloring substance applied to a surface.
    peinture
    brush
    Tool used to apply paint.
    pinceau

    Slang Meanings

    Quick and careless paint job.
    He did a sloppy paint job on his car.
    Il a fait un boulot de peints sur sa voiture.
    To do something quickly and without care.
    He painted the furniture without preparation.
    Il a peint les meubles sans préparation.