Sculptées (en. Sculpted)

/skyl.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The works created by the process of sculpture.
The sculptures that decorate the park are beautifully sculpted.
Les sculptures qui décorent le parc sont magnifiquement sculptées.
Artistic forms worked in different materials.
These statues are sculpted from white marble.
Ces statues sont sculptées dans du marbre blanc.
Designs elaborated by molding or assembling.
The artist sculpted forms inspired by nature.
Le artiste a sculpté des formes inspirées de la nature.

Etymology

The word 'sculpted' comes from the Latin 'sculptus', the past participle of 'sculpere' which means 'to carve, to cut'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sculpted in stone
realized with solid and durable material
sculptées dans la pierre
to sculpt one's image
to work on someone's appearance or reputation
sculpter son image
to sculpt a project
to develop and realize an idea or plan
sculpter un projet

Related Words

sculptor
Artist who creates sculptures.
sculpteur
sculpture
Artistic work carried out by sculpture.
sculpture
model
Object or person used as a reference for sculpture.
modèle

Slang Meanings

To have a well-defined silhouette.
She has a sculpted body that attracts all the attention.
Elle a un corps sculpté qui attire tous les regards.
To be very well designed or organized.
This project is really sculpted, every detail is perfect.
Ce projet est vraiment sculpté, chaque détail est parfait.