A1 noun Neutre

sculptor

/ˈskʌlptər/

A sculptor is a person who creates art by shaping materials like stone, wood, metal, or clay. They make three-dimensional objects, such as statues, using tools to carve or build up forms.

Exemples

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1

The sculptor works in a small studio every day.

The sculptor works in a small studio every day.

2

The renowned sculptor was commissioned to create a memorial for the park.

The renowned sculptor was commissioned to create a memorial for the park.

3

My brother is a sculptor and makes really cool clay figures.

My brother is a sculptor and makes really cool clay figures.

Famille de mots

Nom
sculptor
Verb
sculpt
Adverbe
sculpturally
Adjectif
sculptural
Apparenté
sculpture
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'sculpture' and remember that the 'OR' at the end of 'sculptOR' often indicates a person (like doctor or actor).

Quiz rapide

The ____ used a hammer and chisel to carve the stone into a beautiful figure.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : sculptor

Exemples

1

The sculptor works in a small studio every day.

everyday

The sculptor works in a small studio every day.

2

The renowned sculptor was commissioned to create a memorial for the park.

formal

The renowned sculptor was commissioned to create a memorial for the park.

3

My brother is a sculptor and makes really cool clay figures.

informal

My brother is a sculptor and makes really cool clay figures.

4

The sculptor utilized Greek marble to achieve a high level of detail.

academic

The sculptor utilized Greek marble to achieve a high level of detail.

5

Our firm is looking for a local sculptor to design the lobby centerpiece.

business

Our firm is looking for a local sculptor to design the lobby centerpiece.

Famille de mots

Nom
sculptor
Verb
sculpt
Adverbe
sculpturally
Adjectif
sculptural
Apparenté
sculpture

Collocations courantes

famous sculptor famous sculptor
talented sculptor talented sculptor
stone sculptor stone sculptor
modern sculptor modern sculptor
clay sculptor clay sculptor

Phrases Courantes

master sculptor

master sculptor

budding sculptor

budding sculptor

self-taught sculptor

self-taught sculptor

Souvent confondu avec

sculptor vs sculpture

A 'sculptor' is the person who makes the art, while a 'sculpture' is the object they have made.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'sculptor' specifically for artists who work in three dimensions. While all sculptors are artists, not all artists are sculptors.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'The sculpture is working' when they mean 'The sculptor is working.' Remember that -or usually refers to a person.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'sculpture' and remember that the 'OR' at the end of 'sculptOR' often indicates a person (like doctor or actor).

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'sculptor', from the verb 'sculpere', meaning 'to carve'.

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun plural: sculptors gender-neutral (can refer to men or women)
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Contexte culturel

Sculptors like Michelangelo and Rodin are historical icons in Western culture, often associated with the preservation of history through monuments.

Quiz rapide

The ____ used a hammer and chisel to carve the stone into a beautiful figure.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : sculptor

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resolution

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mockup

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balance

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quilting

A1

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