Sculpteur (en. Sculptor)
/skyl.tœʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Person who practices sculpture.
The sculptor presented his works in a gallery.
Le sculpteur a présenté ses œuvres dans une galerie.
Artist specialized in sculpting various materials.
This sculptor uses stone and metal for his creations.
Ce sculpteur utilise la pierre et le métal pour ses créations.
Professional of sculptural art.
A famous sculptor visited our school to give a lecture.
Un célèbre sculpteur a visité notre école pour donner une conférence.
Etymology
From Latin 'sculptor', derived from 'sculpere' which means 'to carve'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Light sculptor
Artist who uses light to create sculptural effects.
sculpteur de la lumière
Sound sculptor
Artist who shapes musical compositions like a sculptor with matter.
sculpteur de son
Time sculptor
Person who creates works reflecting the passage of time.
sculpteur du temps
Related Words
Sculpture
Art of shaping a material to create a work of art.
sculpture
To sculpt
Action of creating a sculpture.
sculpter
Modeling
Technique used in sculpture to shape a material.
modelage
Slang Meanings
A sculptor who is too ambitious.
This artist is a great sculptor; he aims for large-scale projects.
Cet artiste est un grand sculpteur, il vise des projets de grande envergure.
Luxury sculpture.
This piece is a true sculpture to display; it is so beautiful!
Cette pièce est une véritable sculpture à afficher, elle est tellement belle !