contouring

• Nom désignant une technique de maquillage visant à sculpter, souligner et modifier les formes du visage à l'aide de nuances claires et foncées, ou une technique analogue employée en art et en design pour définir des volumes et des contours.

A noun referring to the technique of applying makeup to define, enhance, and reshape the structure of the face, or a similar technique in art and design.

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1. Makeup techniqueB2informal

   A cosmetic technique using makeup to define, enhance, and sculpt the structure of the face.

   Contouring

   • She learned contouring from a professional makeup artist.
   • Contouring can make your cheekbones appear more prominent.
   • He uses contouring to create a more defined jawline.

2. Art techniqueB2formalart

   A method in drawing or painting where lines are used to define the edges and shapes of an object.

   Contour (technique artistique)

   • The artist practiced contouring to improve her sketches.
   • Contouring helps create a sense of depth in a drawing.
   • He used cross-hatching and contouring to shade the figure.

   Synonymesdelineationline drawing

• Verbe décrivant l'action de donner une forme, de tracer ou de suivre le contour d'une surface ou d'une forme.

A verb used to describe the act of shaping, outlining, or following the outline of a surface or form.

1. B2formal

   To shape or mold something to follow a particular outline or curve.

   épouser un contour

   • The sculptor contoured the clay to form a human face.
   • The dress is designed to contour the body's natural curves.
   • The architect contoured the building to fit the landscape.

   Synonymesbendcurvefashionformmoldsculptshape

2. Apply makeupB2informal

   To use makeup to define or enhance the shape of facial features.

   sculpter (les traits)

   • She contoured her cheekbones with a darker powder.
   • He learned how to contour his nose for a more defined look.
   • The makeup artist contoured the model's jawline.

   Synonymesdefinesculptshade