etched

• Qualifie quelque chose qui a été gravé ou incisé sur une surface, ou, au sens figuré, quelque chose qui s'est profondément imprimé ou fixé dans l'esprit.

Describes something that is cut or engraved into a surface, or figuratively, something that is deeply impressed or fixed in the mind.

1. Engraved or carvedB2formal

   Marked or cut into a surface using acid or a sharp tool.

   gravé

   • The artist etched a beautiful design onto the glass.
   • Her name was etched into the metal plaque.
   • The ancient symbols were etched into the stone wall.

   Synonymescarvedengravedgravenincisedinscribed

   Antonymesblankplainsmoothunmarked

2. Deeply impressed or fixedB2formal

   Firmly established in memory or mind, as if carved.

   gravé (dans la mémoire)

   • The memory of that day is etched in my mind forever.
   • His face was etched with lines of worry.
   • The tragedy is etched into the collective memory of the nation.

   Synonymesembeddedengravedfixedimpressedingrainedrooted

   Antonymesfaintforgotten

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de graver ou de découper un dessin ou un texte sur une surface, généralement du métal, du verre ou de la pierre, à l'aide d'un acide ou d'un outil pointu.

A verb used to indicate the act of engraving or cutting a design or text into a surface, typically metal, glass, or stone, using acid or a sharp tool.

1. Engrave or carveB2formalart

   To cut or carve a design, pattern, or letters into a hard surface, such as metal, glass, or stone, using acid or a sharp tool.

   Graver ou ciseler

   • The artist etched her signature into the glass vase.
   • He etched a beautiful landscape onto the copper plate.
   • The jeweler etched the couple's initials into the ring.

   Synonymescarvechasecutengravegraveinciseinscribescratch

2. Imprint deeplyB2formal

   To fix something firmly in someone's memory or mind.

   Graver profondément

   • The tragic event was etched into her memory forever.
   • His words were etched in my mind for years to come.
   • The image of the sunset was etched deeply in his consciousness.

   Synonymesembedengraveimpressimprintingrainstamp

   Antonymeseraseforgetobliterate