tattoo

• Nom désignant un dessin ou une marque permanente sur la peau, réalisé en introduisant de l'encre dans la couche du derme, ou, historiquement, un roulement de tambour ou un signal de clairon militaire rappelant les soldats à la caserne.

A noun referring to a permanent design or mark made on the skin by inserting ink into the dermis layer, or historically a military drumbeat or bugle call signaling return to quarters.

1. Military signalC1formalbritish

   A drumbeat or bugle call that signals military personnel to return to their quarters for the night.

   Retraite militaire

   • The tattoo sounded at nine o'clock, signaling the end of the day's duties.
   • Soldiers marched back to their barracks after the tattoo was played.
   • The regiment performed a ceremonial tattoo at the military parade.

   Synonymesretreat

   Antonymesreveille

2. Skin designA2formal

   A permanent design or picture made on the skin by inserting ink into the dermis layer.

   tatouage

   • He has a large dragon tattoo on his back.
   • She got a small flower tattoo on her wrist.
   • The artist specializes in realistic portrait tattoos.

   Synonymestat

3. Tattooing practiceB1formal

   The art or practice of creating permanent designs on the skin by pricking and staining it with ink.

   tatouage

   • Tattooing has been practiced for thousands of years in many cultures.
   • Modern tattooing uses electric machines for precision.
   • She studied the history of tattooing before getting her first design.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de marquer la peau de manière permanente avec un dessin ou un motif à l'aide d'encre et d'aiguilles.

A verb used to indicate the act of marking the skin with a permanent design or pattern using ink and needles.

1. Mark skin with inkB1formalart

   To permanently mark the skin with a design or pattern by inserting ink into the dermis layer.

   tatouer

   • She decided to tattoo a small flower on her wrist.
   • He got his arm tattooed with a dragon design.
   • The artist carefully tattooed the intricate pattern onto the client's back.

   Synonymesink