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    Tableaux (en. Paintings)

    [ta.blo]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A tableau is a work of art usually painted on canvas.
    This painting hung on the wall is a centerpiece of the gallery.
    Ce tableau accroché au mur est une pièce maîtresse de la galerie.
    In mathematics, a tableau is an arrangement of data in rows and columns.
    The analysis of results is done using a table.
    L'analyse des résultats se fait à l'aide d'un tableau.
    A tableau can also refer to a poster or an informative board.
    The bulletin board displays the class schedules.
    Le tableau d'affichage présente les horaires des cours.

    Etymology

    From the Latin word 'tabula', which means 'table' or 'panel'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to create charts
    Creating works of art or visual representations.
    faire des tableaux
    blackboard
    A surface meant for writing with chalk for teaching.
    tableau noir
    dashboard
    A set of metrics displayed to monitor performance.
    tableau de bord

    Related Words

    table
    A flat surface used for working or eating.
    table
    periodic table
    A table that organizes chemical elements in order of increasing atomic number.
    tableau périodique
    tablature
    A graphical representation of music for string instruments.
    tablature

    Slang Meanings

    A tableau refers to a messy or complex situation.
    This meeting is a real mess; I don't understand anything.
    Cette réunion est un vrai tableau, je ne comprends rien.
    Used to describe something visually striking or memorable.
    The party was a spectacle, lights and colors everywhere.
    La fête était un tableau, des lumières et des couleurs partout.