portrait

• Représentation d'une personne par la peinture, le dessin, la photographie ou un autre moyen artistique, mettant généralement l'accent sur le visage et l'expression.

A painting, drawing, photograph, or other artistic representation of a person, especially one depicting the face and expression.

1. Painting or photograph of a personA2formalart

   A painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders.

   Portrait (représentation d'une personne)

   • The artist painted a beautiful portrait of the queen.
   • She hung a family portrait in the living room.
   • The museum has a collection of Renaissance portraits.

   Synonymesimagelikenessminiaturepaintingphotographpicturerepresentationstudy

2. B2formal

   A detailed description or representation of someone or something in writing or film.

   Portrait (représentation détaillée)

   • The book offers a vivid portrait of life in the 19th century.
   • The documentary paints a compelling portrait of the artist.
   • His speech was a portrait of the challenges facing the community.

   Synonymesaccountcharacterizationdepictiondescriptionimagepictureportrayalrepresentation