foreground

• Nom désignant la partie d'une vue, d'une scène ou d'une image qui est la plus proche de l'observateur, en particulier dans un tableau ou une photographie.

A noun referring to the part of a view, scene, or image that is nearest to the observer, especially in a picture or photograph.

1. Visual artsB2formal

   The part of a view or picture that is nearest to the observer, especially in a painting or photograph.

   Premier plan

   • The artist painted a tree in the foreground of the landscape.
   • In the photograph, the children are in the foreground.
   • The foreground of the painting is filled with vibrant flowers.

   Synonymesforefrontforepartfront

   Antonymesbackground

2. C1formal

   A position of prominence or importance in a situation or discussion.

   au premier plan

   • The issue of climate change has come to the foreground of public debate.
   • Her achievements pushed her into the foreground of the industry.
   • The foreground of the conversation was dominated by economic concerns.

   Synonymescenter stagefocusforefrontlimelightprominencespotlight

   Antonymesbackdropbackground

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de mettre en avant ou de donner à quelque chose une importance particulière dans une discussion, une œuvre ou une situation, en le rendant plus visible ou central.

A verb used to indicate the act of emphasizing or making something the most prominent or important element in a discussion, artwork, or situation.

1. Emphasize or highlightC1formal

   To make something the most noticeable or important part of a discussion, image, or situation.

   mettre en avant

   • The report foregrounds the need for environmental reform.
   • The artist foregrounded the figure in the painting.
   • The documentary foregrounds the struggles of the working class.

   Synonymesaccentuateemphasizefeaturehighlightplay upspotlightstressunderlineunderscore

   Antonymesbackgrounddownplayminimizeunderstate