Tableau (en. Painting)

/ta.blø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A flat surface, typically rectangular, on which one paints or displays information.
The painting hanging on the wall is a work by Monet.
Le tableau accroché au mur est une œuvre de Monet.
A set of organized data points, often in the form of a matrix.
The Excel table contains all the financial information.
Le tableau Excel contient toutes les informations financières.
A visual representation of information, such as a graph or diagram.
The comparison table shows the differences between the two products.
Le tableau comparatif montre les différences entre les deux produits.

Etymology

From Old French 'table', derived from Latin 'tabula' meaning 'slab', 'table', or 'board'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blackboard
Surface on which one writes with chalk.
tableau noir
dashboard
Display panel grouping performance indicators.
tableau de bord
living picture
Static theatrical representation of a scene.
tableau vivant

Related Words

table
Piece of furniture with a flat surface used for various activities.
table
tablet
Flat and rigid surface, often limited to a small size.
tablette

Slang Meanings

To have a clear picture
He has a clear picture of the current situation.
Il a un tableau clair de la situation actuelle.
To be on the board
He is on the board of influential business people.
Il est sur le tableau des hommes d'affaires influents.