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    Pinceau (en. Brush)

    /pɛ̃.so/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A drawing or painting instrument consisting of hairs fixed to a handle.
    She uses a fine brush to paint the details of her painting.
    Elle utilise un pinceau fin pour peindre les détails de son tableau.
    A brush can also refer to a painting technique.
    The dry brush technique gives a unique texture to the artwork.
    La technique du pinceau sec donne une texture unique au tableau.
    A specific brush for applying glue in certain crafts.
    He used a brush to spread glue on the cardboard.
    Il a utilisé un pinceau pour étaler la colle sur le carton.

    Etymology

    The word 'pinceau' comes from the Latin 'pinctis', which means 'to paint'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to set the table with great care using one’s brush
    To show a lot of care and detail in a task.
    mettre les petits plats dans les grands avec son pinceau
    to have a well-soaked brush
    To be fully engaged in an artistic task.
    avoir un pinceau bien trempé

    Related Words

    painting
    The application of pigments on a surface.
    peinture
    art
    The activity of creating visual artworks.
    art
    palette
    A surface or tool used to mix colors.
    palette

    Slang Meanings

    To use a brush in an imprecise or careless manner.
    He brushes his paintings a little too often.
    Il pinceauise un peu trop souvent ses tableaux.
    To speak in an artistic or abstract way.
    She likes to brush her ideas to make them more beautiful.
    Elle aime pinceauiser ses idées pour les rendre plus belles.