sketch

• Nom désignant un dessin ou une représentation sommaire, souvent préparatoire, servant de base à une œuvre plus aboutie, ou encore une courte représentation comique ou une esquisse littéraire.

A noun referring to a rough or preliminary drawing, outline, or plan, often created as a basis for a more detailed work of art or design.

1. Quick drawingA2formalart

   A simple, quickly made drawing that does not show many details.

   Croquis

   • The artist made a quick sketch of the landscape.
   • She showed me her pencil sketch of a cat.
   • He filled his notebook with sketches of buildings.

   Synonymesdoodledraftdrawingoutlinerough

2. Short performanceB1informal

   A short, funny performance or piece of writing, especially in a show.

   Sketch (numéro comique)

   • The comedy show started with a hilarious sketch about a restaurant.
   • They performed a short sketch for the school talent show.
   • The actors rehearsed a sketch about two friends meeting after years.

   Synonymesactbititemnumberpieceroutinesceneskit

3. B2formal

   A rough plan or outline of something, without all the details.

   esquisse, plan sommaire

   • The architect presented a sketch of the new building design.
   • We need a sketch of the project before we start.
   • He gave me a sketch of his ideas for the campaign.

   Synonymesblueprintdraftframeworklayoutoutlineplanpreliminaryroughskeleton

• Verbe désignant l'action de réaliser un dessin ou une esquisse grossière et préliminaire de quelque chose, ou de décrire quelque chose de manière brève et générale.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a rough, preliminary drawing or outline of something, or describing something in a brief, general way.

1. Draw quicklyA2formalart

   To make a quick, rough drawing of something without many details.

   croquer

   • The artist sketched the landscape in just a few minutes.
   • She sketched a portrait of her friend during the break.
   • He sketched the outline of the building before adding details.

   Synonymesdelineatedoodledraftdrawoutlinerough out

2. Outline or planB2formal

   To describe something in a general way, giving the main points without details.

   Esquisser, décrire à grands traits

   • The manager sketched out the new project plan.
   • She sketched the main ideas for the presentation.
   • He sketched a rough timeline for the development process.

   Synonymesadumbrateblock outdelineatedraftoutlinerough outtrace

   Antonymesdetailelaboratespecify