frieze

• Nom désignant une bande ou frise décorative horizontale, souvent sculptée ou ornée, placée en haut d'un mur, d'un bâtiment ou d'un meuble.

A noun referring to a decorative horizontal band or strip, often carved or sculpted, typically found on the upper part of a wall, building, or piece of furniture.

1. Architectural decorationC1formalart

   A broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially on a wall near the ceiling.

   Frise architecturale

   • The ancient temple had a marble frieze depicting battles.
   • The museum displayed a frieze from the Parthenon.
   • The artist painted a colorful frieze along the top of the wall.

2. C1formalart

   A decorative band or strip, often with patterns or scenes, used in interior design.

   Frise décorative

   • The wallpaper had a floral frieze near the ceiling.
   • They installed a wooden frieze in the dining room.
   • The frieze in the hallway showed scenes from nature.

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