design

• Nom désignant un plan, un dessin ou une disposition créé pour montrer l'apparence et le fonctionnement d'une chose avant sa fabrication, ou l'art de créer de tels plans.

A noun referring to a plan, drawing, or arrangement created to show the look and function of something before it is made, or the art of creating such plans.

1. Plan or blueprintA2formal

   A detailed plan or drawing showing how something is to be built or made.

   Plan ou croquis détaillé

   • The architect showed us the design for the new house.
   • She created a design for the company's new logo.
   • The design of the bridge took months to complete.

   Synonymesblueprintdrawinglayoutpatternplanprototypeschematicspecification

2. A2formal

   A decorative pattern or arrangement of elements.

   Motif ou agencement décoratif

   • The wallpaper has a floral design.
   • The carpet features an intricate geometric design.
   • She chose a simple design for her dress.

   Synonymesarrangementcompositionconfigurationdecorationlayoutmotifornamentpattern

3. Purpose or intentionB2formal

   A deliberate plan or intention behind something.

   dessein

   • The design of the experiment was to test the hypothesis.
   • There was no malicious design behind his actions.
   • The design of the system is to maximize efficiency.

   Synonymesaimendgoalintentintentionobjectobjectiveplanpurposetarget

   Antonymesaccidentchancecoincidencehappenstance

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de créer, planifier ou dessiner la forme ou la structure de quelque chose, souvent avec un but ou une intention particulière.

A verb used to indicate the act of creating, planning, or drawing the form or structure of something, often with a specific purpose or intention.

1. Create a plan or drawingA2formal

   To create a plan, drawing, or specification for the construction or production of something.

   Concevoir (créer un plan ou un dessin)

   • The architect designed a modern house for the family.
   • She is designing a new logo for the company.
   • They designed the bridge to withstand strong winds.

   Synonymesblueprintchartconceivedevisedraftdrawformulatelay outmap outoutlineplansketch

2. Intend for a purposeB1formal

   To plan or intend something for a specific purpose or use.

   Destiner, concevoir pour un usage

   • This course is designed for beginners.
   • The program was designed to help students learn faster.
   • The room is designed to accommodate up to 50 people.

   Synonymesaimallotassigndesignatedestineearmarkintendmeanpurposereserve

3. Fashion or styleB1informal

   To create or conceive something with a particular style or aesthetic.

   Concevoir avec un style

   • She designed her own wedding dress.
   • He designs clothes for a famous fashion brand.
   • The interior was designed with a minimalist approach.

   Synonymescraftcreatefashionformmodelshapestyletailor