monochrome

• Qualifie une image, un design ou une représentation visuelle qui n'utilise qu'une seule couleur ou des nuances d'une seule couleur.

Describes an image, design, or visual representation that uses only one color or shades of a single color.

1. B2formalart

   Having or appearing to have only one color; typically refers to black and white or shades of a single color.

   Monochrome (une seule couleur)

   • The photograph was taken in monochrome, emphasizing shadows.
   • An old monochrome television can only display shades of gray.
   • The artist's monochrome palette created a somber mood.

   Synonymesmonochromaticself-coloredsolid

   Antonymescolorfuliridescentmulticolorpolychromevaricolored

2. Uniform or dullC1informal

   Lacking variety, interest, or contrast; dull and unchanging.

   Monotone, sans relief

   • The city's architecture is monochrome, with no bright colors anywhere.
   • His monochrome lifestyle became boring after a while.
   • The report was monochrome, devoid of any exciting data.

   Synonymesblandcolorlessdrabdrearydullfeaturelessflathumdrummonotonousunvarying

   Antonymescolorfuldiverselivelyvariedvivid

• Nom désignant une image ou une œuvre d'art réalisée en différentes teintes d'une seule couleur, ou une photographie ou un diapositive en noir et blanc.

A noun referring to an image or artwork executed in varying tones of a single color, or a black-and-white photograph or slide.

1. Single‑color paintingB2formalart

   A painting executed in varying shades of a single hue.

   Monochrome (peinture)

   • The gallery exhibited a beautiful monochrome in shades of blue.
   • She prefers monochromes because they emphasize form over color.
   • The artist’s monochrome captures the mood of a rainy day.

2. Black‑and‑white photographB1formal

   A photograph or slide that uses only black, white, and shades of gray.

   Photographie en noir et blanc

   • Vintage monochromes have a timeless quality.
   • He converted the color image into a monochrome for a classic look.
   • The exhibition featured monochromes from the early 20th century.

   Synonymesblack-and-white