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    Peinture (en. Paint)

    /pɛ̃tʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Colored substance applied to a surface.
    Oil paint is highly valued by artists.
    La peinture à l'huile est très appréciée par les artistes.
    A work of art made with paint.
    This painting depicts a beautiful landscape.
    Cette peinture représente un paysage magnifique.
    The action of painting.
    The paint in this room needs to be redone.
    La peinture de cette pièce est à refaire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pictura', derived from 'pingere', which means 'to paint'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a steady hand in painting
    To be skilled in the art of painting.
    avoir la main sûre en peinture
    to make a painting
    To create a pictorial work.
    faire une peinture
    to start painting
    To begin learning to paint.
    se mettre à la peinture

    Related Words

    painter
    Artist who creates works in paint.
    peintre
    canvas
    Pictorial work on canvas.
    tableau
    watercolor
    Water-based paint.
    aquarelle

    Slang Meanings

    spray paint.
    He used spray paint for his mural.
    Il a utilisé de la peinture en spray pour sa fresque murale.
    to paint a wall.
    He is going to paint his wall red.
    Il va peindre son mur en rouge.