patterned

• Décrit quelque chose qui comporte un motif ou un dessin sur sa surface.

Describes something that has a pattern or design on its surface.

1. Having a decorative designA2formal

   Decorated with a repeated design or motif, often colorful.

   à motif (décoratif)

   • She wore a patterned dress with floral designs.
   • The curtains are patterned with geometric shapes.
   • He bought a patterned rug for the living room.

   Synonymesadorneddecorateddesignedfigured

   Antonymesplainsolidunadornedunpatterned

• Verbe désignant l'action de créer, disposer ou suivre un modèle, un motif ou une séquence régulière, ou encore de façonner quelque chose d'après un patron ou un exemple donné.

A verb used to indicate the act of designing, arranging, or following a consistent model, design, or sequence.

1. To design or arrange in a patternB2formal

   To create or arrange something according to a particular design or model.

   organiser selon un motif

   • The architect patterned the building after classical Greek temples.
   • She patterned her dress on a vintage design.
   • The company patterned its new strategy on successful competitors.

   Synonymesarrangedecoratedesignfollowimitatemodelornamentshape

2. To imitate or follow a modelB2formal

   To copy or follow the example of someone or something.

   se modeler sur / imiter un modèle

   • He patterned his behavior after his mentor.
   • The new software is patterned on an earlier version.
   • Many artists pattern their work after the great masters.

   Synonymesapecopyemulatefollowimitatemimicmirrormodel