A1 noun Neutre

painting

/ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

A painting is a picture that someone makes using paint. It is usually created on a surface like paper or canvas and is considered a piece of art.

Exemples

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I bought a small painting of flowers for my bedroom.

I bought a small painting of flowers for my bedroom.

2

The museum recently acquired a famous 18th-century painting.

The museum recently acquired a famous 18th-century painting.

3

Look at this cool painting I did in art class today!

Look at this cool painting I did in art class today!

Famille de mots

Nom
painting
Verb
paint
Adjectif
painted
Apparenté
painter
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Astuce mémo

Remember that a paintING is the thING you hang on the wall, while a paintER is the person who makes it.

Quiz rapide

The artist is finished with her new ___; it will be in the gallery tomorrow.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : painting

Exemples

1

I bought a small painting of flowers for my bedroom.

everyday

I bought a small painting of flowers for my bedroom.

2

The museum recently acquired a famous 18th-century painting.

formal

The museum recently acquired a famous 18th-century painting.

3

Look at this cool painting I did in art class today!

informal

Look at this cool painting I did in art class today!

4

This painting serves as a primary example of Renaissance techniques.

academic

This painting serves as a primary example of Renaissance techniques.

5

We need to choose a modern painting for the conference room wall.

business

We need to choose a modern painting for the conference room wall.

Famille de mots

Nom
painting
Verb
paint
Adjectif
painted
Apparenté
painter

Collocations courantes

oil painting oil painting
landscape painting landscape painting
abstract painting abstract painting
hang a painting hang a painting
frame a painting frame a painting

Phrases Courantes

like watching paint dry

something that is extremely boring

a landscape painting

a painting showing natural scenery

original painting

the first version made by the artist

Souvent confondu avec

painting vs paint

'Paint' is the liquid material, while 'painting' is the finished piece of art.

painting vs drawing

A drawing is usually made with pencils or pens, whereas a painting uses liquid colors.

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Notes d'usage

The word 'painting' can refer to both the finished physical object and the act or process of creating it. In an art context, it specifically implies the use of wet pigments.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the word 'paint' when they mean the finished artwork. For example, saying 'I like this paint' instead of 'I like this painting'.

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Astuce mémo

Remember that a paintING is the thING you hang on the wall, while a paintER is the person who makes it.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Middle English 'peyntynge', which comes from the verb 'paint', originally from the Latin 'pingere' meaning 'to represent in colors'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one painting, two paintings Often followed by 'by' to indicate the artist: 'A painting by Picasso'
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, paintings are highly valued as historical documents and forms of personal expression found in major public galleries.

Quiz rapide

The artist is finished with her new ___; it will be in the gallery tomorrow.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : painting

Plus de mots sur art

sculpture

A1

A sculpture is a three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping or carving materials like stone, wood, metal, or clay. Unlike a painting, you can walk around a sculpture and see it from many different angles.

sketch

A1

A simple drawing that is done quickly and without many details. It is often used as a rough draft or a plan for a more finished piece of art.

portrait

A1

A portrait is a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, usually focusing on the face and shoulders. It is created to show what the person looks like and often to express their personality.

landscape

A1

A landscape is a painting, photograph, or view of a wide area of land. In art, it usually shows natural scenes like mountains, trees, and rivers instead of people.

still life

A1

A still life is a type of art, such as a painting or photograph, that shows objects that do not move. Common subjects include everyday items like fruit, flowers, bottles, or bowls.

cubism

A1

Cubism is a style of modern art that shows objects and people as simple geometric shapes like cubes, triangles, and circles. Instead of looking realistic from one side, the art shows the subject from many different angles at the same time.

surrealism

A1

Surrealism is a style of art and literature that mixes real objects in strange or impossible ways, like in a dream. It aims to show the power of the imagination and the hidden thoughts of the mind.

contemporary art

A1

Contemporary art is art produced at the present period in time. It includes works made by artists living today and reflects the issues of our modern world.

easel

A1

An easel is a wooden or metal frame that stands on three legs. It is used to hold a canvas or a board while an artist is painting or drawing on it.

palette

A1

A palette is a flat board or plate that an artist uses to hold and mix their paints. It also describes the specific set of colors used in a painting, design, or brand.

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