draped

• Décrit quelque chose qui est librement recouvert, suspendu ou disposé en plis, souvent en parlant de tissu ou d'étoffe.

Describes something that is loosely covered, hung, or arranged in folds, often with fabric or cloth.

1. Covered or hung looselyB2formal

   Describes something that is covered, hung, or arranged in a loose, graceful way.

   drapé

   • The room was draped in velvet curtains.
   • Her shoulders were draped with a silk shawl.
   • The flag was draped over the coffin.

   Synonymessuspendedveiledwrapped

   Antonymesbareexposedstrippeduncovered

2. Wearing clothes in a loose styleB2informal

   Describes a person wearing clothing that hangs loosely on the body.

   vêtu d'un vêtement ample

   • He was draped in a long, black coat.
   • She was draped in a flowing white dress.
   • The actor was draped in designer clothes for the premiere.

   Synonymescladgarbedrobedwrapped

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de disposer ou de suspendre librement un tissu ou une étoffe sur quelque chose, ou pour couvrir ou décorer avec un tissu.

A verb used to indicate the act of arranging or hanging cloth or fabric loosely over something, or to cover or adorn with fabric.

1. Arrange cloth looselyB1formal

   To arrange or hang cloth or fabric in a loose, graceful way.

   Drapé

   • She draped the silk scarf over her shoulders.
   • The artist draped a velvet cloth over the sculpture.
   • He draped the blanket across the back of the sofa.

   Synonymesarrangefestoonfoldhangmantleveilwrap

2. Cover or adornB1formal

   To cover or decorate something with a cloth or fabric.

   Draper, recouvrir d'un tissu

   • They draped the hall with banners for the celebration.
   • The windows were draped with heavy curtains.
   • She draped the table with a lace tablecloth.

   Synonymesadorncoverdecorateenvelopfestoonhangwrap

   Antonymesexposerevealuncover

3. Hang looselyB2informal

   To hang or fall loosely in a particular way.

   retomber en ondulations

   • His coat draped over the chair.
   • The ivy draped down the side of the old building.
   • Her hair draped over her shoulders as she leaned forward.

   Synonymesdangledroopflowhangsag