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    Silhouette (en. Silhouette)

    /sileɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The image or shape of a person or object, often represented in shadow or outline.
    The silhouette of the tree stood out against the sky at sunset.
    La silhouette de l'arbre se découpait contre le ciel au coucher du soleil.
    A distinctive outline or profile.
    She has a slender and graceful silhouette.
    Elle a une silhouette élancée et gracieuse.
    The general physical appearance of a person.
    His silhouette changed after he started exercising.
    Sa silhouette a changé après avoir commencé à faire du sport.

    Etymology

    The word 'silhouette' comes from Étienne de Silhouette, a French finance minister, and refers to a portrait rendered in shadow.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take someone's silhouette
    to imitate or reproduce someone's physical features.
    prendre la silhouette de quelqu'un
    slender silhouette
    a slim and elongated shape.
    silhouette élancée
    dream silhouette
    a physical appearance that is considered ideal.
    silhouette de rêve

    Related Words

    shadow
    The absence of light on a surface, creating a silhouette.
    ombre
    profile
    The contour of the silhouette viewed from the side.
    profil
    outline
    The line or outer shape of something.
    contour

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to designate someone who has an attractive physical appearance.
    She really has a beautiful silhouette, it's impressive.
    Elle a vraiment une belle silhouette, c'est impressionnant.
    It expresses to designate a person whose appearance is neat and polished.
    He always goes out with an impeccable silhouette.
    Il sort toujours avec une silhouette impeccable.