drawing

• Relatif à l'art ou à l'action de créer des images, des plans ou des diagrammes avec un stylo ou un crayon.

Relating to the art or act of making pictures, plans, or diagrams with a pen or pencil.

1. B2formal

   Having the quality of attracting or pulling towards something.

   attirant, qui attire

   • The new exhibition has a drawing power for tourists.
   • Her speech had a drawing effect on the audience.
   • The magnet's drawing force pulled the metal objects closer.

   Synonymesalluringappealingattractivecaptivatingengagingenticingmagneticpulling

   Antonymesoff-puttingrepellingrepulsive

2. Engaging attentionB2informal

   Capable of engaging or holding interest.

   attrayant

   • The story has a drawing quality that keeps readers hooked.
   • His drawing personality makes him popular at parties.
   • The film's drawing scenes captivated the viewers.

   Synonymesabsorbingalluringattractivecaptivatingcompellingengagingenticingfascinatinginterestingriveting

   Antonymesboringdulltedioustiresomeuninteresting

• Nom désignant le processus ou le résultat de la création d'une image, d'un schéma ou d'un dessin à l'aide d'un stylo, d'un crayon ou d'un autre outil de dessin.

A noun referring to the act or product of making a picture, diagram, or design with a pen, pencil, or other marking tool.

1. Picture made with pencil or penA1formalart

   A picture or image created by making lines on paper or another surface with a pencil, pen, or similar tool.

   dessin au crayon ou à la plume

   • She made a beautiful drawing of the landscape.
   • The child's drawing won a prize in the contest.
   • He studied drawing at art school.

   Synonymesdepictiondraftillustrationoutlinepicturerepresentationsketchstudy

2. Act of drawingA2formal

   The activity or process of making drawings.

   Action de dessiner

   • Drawing is her favorite hobby.
   • The class focused on life drawing techniques.
   • He practices drawing every evening.

   Synonymesdelineationdrafting

3. B1formal

   The selection of winning tickets or numbers in a lottery or raffle.

   tirage au sort

   • The drawing for the lottery prizes will be tomorrow.
   • Tickets are sold out for the charity drawing.
   • The winning numbers were announced during the drawing.

   Synonymesdrawlotteryraffle

• Verbe désignant l'action de créer un dessin ou une image en traçant des lignes et des traits sur du papier avec un crayon, un stylo ou un autre outil. Il peut aussi signifier tirer, tracer ou représenter.

A verb used to indicate the act of creating a picture or image by making lines and marks on paper with a pencil, pen, or other tool.

verbe irrégulier

1. Create imageA1formalart

   To produce a picture or diagram by making lines and marks on paper with a pencil, pen, etc.

   dessiner

   • She draws beautiful portraits.
   • He drew a map of the area.
   • The child drew a picture of his family.

   Synonymesdelineatedepictdraftillustrateoutlineportrayrendersketchtrace

2. Pull or moveA1formal

   To move something towards yourself by pulling it.

   tirer

   • He drew the curtains to let in the light.
   • She drew a chair closer to the fire.
   • Draw the sword from its sheath.

   Synonymesdraghaulpulltowtugwrenchyank

   Antonymespropelpushshovethrust

3. AttractB1formal

   To cause someone to come or be interested in something.

   Attirer

   • The event drew large crowds.
   • Her speech drew attention to the problem.
   • The new shop draws many customers.

   Synonymesattractbringcaptivateengageenticeinterestlurepulltemptwin

   Antonymesdeterdiscouragedissuaderepelrepulse

4. Tie in competitionA2informal

   To finish a game or competition with equal scores.

   faire match nul

   • The teams drew 2-2 in the match.
   • They drew in the final round.
   • The chess game ended in a draw.

   Synonymesdead heattie

   Antonymeslosewin

Variantes phrasaldraw awaydraw indraw neardraw offdraw outdraw up