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    Portrait (en. Portrait)

    /pɔʁtʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An image or drawing representing a person.
    The portrait of the Mona Lisa is famous worldwide.
    Le portrait de Mona Lisa est célèbre dans le monde entier.
    A detailed description of a person.
    Her psychological portrait was very revealing of her personality.
    Son portrait psychologique était très révélateur de sa personnalité.
    A photograph of a person.
    She made a portrait for her resume.
    Elle a fait un portrait pour son CV.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'portrahere', which means 'to draw forward'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to depict someone
    To describe someone in a precise manner.
    faire le portrait de quelqu'un
    full-length portrait
    Representation of a person from head to toe.
    portrait en pied
    composite sketch
    Graphical representation of a suspect.
    portrait robot

    Related Words

    self-portrait
    A portrait of an artist made by themselves.
    autoportrait
    portrait artist
    An artist specialized in creating portraits.
    portraitiste
    replica
    Reproduction of a work of art or a portrait.
    réplique

    Slang Meanings

    A person who resembles someone else.
    He is the spitting image of his father.
    Il est le portrait craché de son père.
    An unflattering or comical portrait.
    She made a caricature of her friend.
    Elle a fait un portrait caricatural de son ami.