portraying

• Nom désignant l'action de représenter quelqu'un ou quelque chose, notamment par la peinture, le dessin ou une autre forme d'art visuel, ou de manière plus générale, de décrire ou de mettre en scène une personne ou une situation.

A noun referring to a representation or depiction of someone or something, especially through a picture, painting, or other visual art form.

1. Representation by picture or portraitureB2formal

   The act or process of creating a visual representation, especially a portrait or picture of someone or something.

   Représentation par l'image ou le portrait

   • The artist's portraying of the queen captured her regal dignity.
   • His portraying of the landscape was praised for its realism.
   • The museum displayed a series of portrayings from the 18th century.

   Synonymesdelineationdepictionillustrationpicturingportrayalrenderingrepresentation

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire ou représenter quelqu'un ou quelque chose d'une certaine manière, surtout dans l'art, la littérature ou une représentation.

A verb used to describe or represent someone or something in a particular way, especially in art, literature, or performance.

1. Describe in wordsB2formalart

   To describe someone or something in a particular way using words.

   décrire (en mots)

   • The author portrays the hero as a brave and selfless figure.
   • The article portrays the city as a vibrant cultural hub.
   • She portrayed her childhood experiences in her memoir.

   Synonymescharacterizedepictdescribepicturepresentrepresent

2. Make a portrait ofB2formalart

   To create a visual representation of someone, especially a painting, drawing, or photograph.

   Faire le portrait de

   • The artist was commissioned to portray the queen.
   • He portrayed his mother in a beautiful oil painting.
   • The sculpture portrays a young woman in a flowing dress.

   Synonymescapturedepictdrawpaintphotographpicturerenderrepresent

3. Act the character ofB2formalart

   To play the role of a character in a play, film, or television show.

   Interpréter le rôle de

   • The actor portrays a detective in the new series.
   • She portrayed the villain with chilling intensity.
   • He portrayed the historical figure accurately on stage.

   Synonymesactenactimpersonateinterpretplayrepresent

4. Represent abstractlyC1formalart

   To represent something abstractly in a painting, drawing, or sculpture.

   représenter de manière abstraite

   • The painting portrays the concept of time through melting clocks.
   • The sculpture portrays the struggle between good and evil.
   • The artist portrays emotions using bold colors and abstract shapes.

   Synonymespresent