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    Pittoresque (en. Picturesque)

    /pi.tɔʁ.ɛsk/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a landscape or place with exceptional charm.
    The medieval village is very picturesque, with its stone houses.
    Le village médiéval est très pittoresque, avec ses maisons en pierre.
    That evokes a striking and colorful image.
    The depiction of the scene was so picturesque that it seemed to have come out of a painting.
    La représentation de la scène était si pittoresque qu'elle semblait sortie d'un tableau.
    Qualifies something that catches the eye with its aesthetic beauty.
    Country markets are often picturesque and full of life.
    Les marchés de campagne sont souvent pittoresques et pleins de vie.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Italian 'pittoresco', deriving from 'pittore' (painter).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a picturesque setting
    a pleasant and artistic environment.
    un décor pittoresque
    a picturesque scene
    an image or frame that evokes feelings of aesthetics.
    une scène pittoresque

    Related Words

    landscape
    Vast expanse of space with visual features.
    paysage
    artistic
    Related to art or creativity.
    artistique
    lively
    Full of life, energy, or animation.
    vivant

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to refer to a particularly beautiful photo.
    This photo is so picturesque, it deserves to be on Instagram.
    Cette photo est tellement pittoresque, elle mérite d'être sur Instagram.
    To describe something very trendy or fashionable.
    This new art gallery is really picturesque this season.
    Cette nouvelle galerie d'art est vraiment pittoresque cette saison.