miniature

• Décrit quelque chose qui est beaucoup plus petit que la taille normale, souvent une réplique ou un modèle réduit.

Describes something that is much smaller than the usual size.

1. Very small scaleB1formal

   Being made or reproduced on a much smaller scale than the original or typical size.

   Miniature (à petite échelle)

   • She collects miniature trains that run on tiny tracks.
   • The artist created a miniature version of the famous cathedral.
   • He painted a miniature portrait no larger than a coin.
   • They lived in a miniature house while testing the new design.

   Synonymesbabydiminutivedwarfmidgetminiminusculemodelpocketsmall-scaletinytoy

   Antonymesfull-scalefull-sizelife-sizeoversize

• Nom désignant une très petite peinture ou illustration, notamment présente dans les manuscrits enluminés médiévaux, ou une reproduction réduite d'une personne ou d'un objet.

A noun referring to a very small painting or drawing, especially one found in illuminated medieval manuscripts, or a small-scale replica or copy of a person or thing.

1. Illuminated manuscript paintingC1formalart

   A small painting or drawing included in a book, especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts.

   Miniature (peinture dans un manuscrit)

   • The monk carefully painted a miniature depicting a biblical scene.
   • This manuscript contains several exquisite miniatures.
   • Art historians study miniatures to understand medieval life.
   • The miniature was painted with gold leaf and vibrant pigments.

   Synonymesilluminationlimning

2. Small-scale copyB2formal

   A copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size.

   Copie miniature

   • She collects miniature models of famous landmarks.
   • The artist created a miniature of the Statue of Liberty.
   • He bought a miniature portrait of his grandmother.
   • The dollhouse is filled with miniature furniture.

   Synonymesmodelreplica