mosaic

• Décrit quelque chose composé d'une combinaison d'éléments ou de motifs variés, évoquant souvent une œuvre d'art en mosaïque.

Describes something that is composed of a combination of diverse elements or patterns, often resembling a mosaic artwork.

1. Made of small piecesB2formalart

   Relating to or consisting of small, varied pieces that form a pattern or picture.

   en mosaïque

   • The mosaic floor in the ancient temple was beautifully preserved.
   • She created a mosaic artwork using broken tiles.
   • The mosaic pattern on the wall depicted a scene from mythology.

   Synonymescompositepatchworktessellated

2. Composed of diverse elementsC1formal

   Describing something that is made up of many different parts or elements.

   composite, bigarré

   • The city has a mosaic culture, blending many traditions.
   • His speech was a mosaic of quotes from various authors.
   • The ecosystem is a mosaic of different habitats.

   Synonymesassortedcompositeeclecticheterogeneousmixedmotleymultifariouspatchworkvaried

   Antonymeshomogeneousmonolithicuniform

• Nom désignant un motif ou une image créé(e) en assemblant de petits morceaux de pierre, de verre ou d'autres matériaux colorés, ou une telle disposition ou composition dans divers contextes.

A noun referring to a design or pattern created by assembling small pieces of colored stone, glass, or other materials, or a similar arrangement or composite in various contexts.

1. Art formB1formalart

   A piece of art created by assembling small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials into a pattern or picture.

   mosaïque (art)

   • The ancient Roman floor was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.
   • She created a mosaic from broken tiles.
   • The museum displayed a mosaic depicting a battle scene.

2. Plant diseaseB2formalscientific

   A viral disease affecting plants like tomatoes and tobacco, causing mottled and shriveled leaves.

   Mosaïque (maladie des plantes)

   • The farmer's tomato crop was infected with mosaic virus.
   • Mosaic disease can significantly reduce tobacco yields.
   • Scientists are developing resistant strains to combat mosaic.

3. B1formal

   A pattern or design that resembles a mosaic, often with varied colors or shapes.

   Motif en mosaïque

   • The city skyline formed a mosaic of lights at night.
   • The quilt had a mosaic pattern of different fabrics.
   • From the air, the fields looked like a green and brown mosaic.

   Synonymesassortmentcollagemedleymixturemontagepastichepatchwork

4. Television componentC1formalIT

   A light-sensitive surface on a television camera tube that converts light into electrical signals.

   Mosaïque (composant de tube de caméra)

   • The mosaic in the camera tube was damaged, affecting image quality.
   • Early television cameras used a mosaic transducer.
   • The technician replaced the mosaic to restore the camera's function.

5. Composite imageC1formal

   An arrangement of aerial photographs or images combined to form a single composite picture.

   mosaïque (photographique)

   • The cartographer created a mosaic of aerial photos for the map.
   • Satellite images were stitched into a mosaic of the entire region.
   • The survey team used a photographic mosaic to study the terrain.

   Synonymescompositemontagephotomosaic