painted

• Décrit un objet qui a été recouvert de peinture, ou une surface sur laquelle une image a été réalisée avec de la peinture.

Describes an object that has been covered with paint.

1. Coated with paintA2formal

   Covered or decorated with a layer of paint.

   peint

   • The painted walls gave the room a fresh look.
   • She admired the painted wooden fence.
   • The artist displayed a beautifully painted canvas.

2. Lacking substance or vitalityB2informal

   Appearing artificial or lifeless, as if created by painting rather than being real.

   factice, sans vie

   • The painted scenery looked beautiful but felt hollow.
   • His painted smile couldn't hide his sadness.
   • The performance seemed painted, lacking genuine emotion.

   Synonymesartificialfakehollowlifelessshallowstiltedsuperficialunnaturalvapidwooden

   Antonymesauthenticgenuinelivelynaturalrealspontaneousvivid

3. Having makeup appliedB1informal

   Wearing cosmetics, especially in a noticeable or heavy manner.

   maquillé

   • She looked stunning with her painted face for the party.
   • The actress appeared on stage with a heavily painted face.
   • Her painted lips matched her dress perfectly.

   Synonymesmade-uppowderedrouged

4. Having sections or patches colored differentlyB1formal

   Marked with patches or sections of different colors, often brightly.

   bigarré

   • The painted butterfly had vibrant wings.
   • The quilt was painted with various bright patterns.
   • The painted glass window displayed a rainbow of colors.

   Synonymesdappledmotleymottledmulticoloredpiebaldpiedspeckledvariegated

   Antonymesmonochromaticplainsolidunpainted

• Verbe signifiant appliquer de la peinture sur une surface à l'aide d'un pinceau ou d'un outil similaire, ou décrire quelque chose de manière vivante et imagée.

A verb used to indicate the act of applying color to a surface using a brush or similar tool, or to describe something vividly.

1. Apply paintA2formal

   To cover a surface with paint using a brush or roller.

   peindre (une surface)

   • They painted the house blue last weekend.
   • She painted the walls of her bedroom white.
   • We need to paint the fence before winter.

   Synonymescoatcolorcoverdaubdecoratestaintintwhitewash

2. Create picture with paintA2formal

   To make a picture or image using paint.

   peindre

   • He paints beautiful landscapes.
   • The artist painted a portrait of the king.
   • She painted a still life of flowers.

   Synonymesdepictillustratepictureportrayrender

3. Describe vividlyB2formal

   To describe something in such detail that it creates a clear mental image.

   décrire de manière vivante

   • The author painted a vivid picture of the city.
   • She painted the scene with words.
   • The witness painted a detailed account of the accident.

   Synonymesconjuredelineatedepictdescribeevokeillustrateportrayrender