Peintures (en. Paintings)

/pɛ̃.tyʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Pictorial representation on a surface.

Monet's paintings are famous worldwide.

Les peintures de Monet sont célèbres dans le monde entier.

The act of painting.

The painting of the room is underway; it will take time.

La peinture de la salle est en cours, cela prendra du temps.

The colors used to paint something.

Oil paintings are greatly appreciated by artists.

Les peintures à l'huile sont très appréciées par les artistes.

From Latin 'pictura', meaning 'painting'.

to do painting

Practicing the art of painting.

faire de la peinture

mural painting

Painting done on a wall.

peinture murale

to have a knack for painting

Having a talent for painting.

avoir un coup de pinceau

to paint

The action of creating a painting.

peindre

art

Artistic creation, including painting.

art

palette

A medium containing the colors used for painting.

palette

To do paintings

He spends his time doing paintings in his garage.

Il passe son temps à faire des peintures dans son garage.

Fresh paint

Look at this fresh paint; it’s vibrant!

Regarde cette peinture fraîche, elle est vivante!