cartoon

• Nom désignant un dessin simple, une animation ou une illustration qui exprime souvent de l'humour, de la satire ou un récit, généralement présent dans les journaux, les magazines ou à la télévision.

A noun referring to a simple drawing, animation, or illustration that often conveys humor, satire, or a narrative, commonly found in newspapers, magazines, or television.

1. Animated film or showA1informalart

   A film or television show made using animation techniques, often for children.

   Dessin animé

   • The children love watching cartoons on Saturday morning.
   • My favorite cartoon is about a talking dog.
   • They released a new cartoon movie last summer.

   Synonymesanimationtoon

2. Humorous drawingA2formalart

   A simple drawing showing the features of its subjects in a humorously exaggerated way, often in newspapers or magazines.

   dessin humoristique

   • The newspaper published a political cartoon about the election.
   • He drew a cartoon of his boss for the office party.
   • The cartoon in the magazine made everyone laugh.

   Synonymescaricaturecomic

3. Preparatory sketchB2formalart

   A full-size drawing made by an artist as a preliminary design for a painting or other work of art.

   Carton préparatoire

   • The artist created a cartoon for the fresco before painting it.
   • Renaissance painters often used cartoons to plan their compositions.
   • The museum displayed the original cartoon for the famous mural.

   Synonymesdesigndraftsketchstudy

• Dessiner ou représenter quelque chose ou quelqu'un dans un style simplifié ou exagéré, généralement à des fins humoristiques ou satiriques.

A verb meaning to draw or depict in a simplified or exaggerated style, typically for humorous or satirical effect.

1. Draw in a cartoon styleB2formalart

   To create a drawing or series of drawings in a simplified, exaggerated, or humorous style.

   Dessiner dans un style cartoon

   • The artist cartooned the politician's features for the newspaper.
   • She cartooned the entire scene in just a few minutes.
   • He cartooned his friends as superheroes for fun.

   Synonymescaricaturelampoonsketch

2. Represent in a caricatured wayB2informalart

   To depict someone or something in an exaggerated or simplified manner, often for humorous effect.

   Caricaturer

   • The illustrator cartooned the celebrity's large nose and smile.
   • They cartooned the company's logo to make it look silly.
   • She cartooned her boss as a grumpy bear in the office comic.

   Synonymescaricaturelampoonparodyridicule