A1 noun Neutre

sketch

/skɛtʃ/

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.

Exemples

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1

I made a quick sketch of the cat while it was sleeping.

I made a quick sketch of the cat while it was sleeping.

2

The architect submitted a preliminary sketch of the proposed library.

The architect submitted a preliminary sketch of the proposed library.

3

Check out this cool sketch I did in my notebook during the break.

Check out this cool sketch I did in my notebook during the break.

Famille de mots

Nom
sketch
Verb
sketch
Adverbe
sketchily
Adjectif
sketchy
Apparenté
sketchbook
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'scratch.' You quickly 'scratch' lines onto the paper to make a 'sketch.'

Quiz rapide

The artist used a pencil to make a quick ____ of the mountain before it got dark.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : sketch

Exemples

1

I made a quick sketch of the cat while it was sleeping.

everyday

I made a quick sketch of the cat while it was sleeping.

2

The architect submitted a preliminary sketch of the proposed library.

formal

The architect submitted a preliminary sketch of the proposed library.

3

Check out this cool sketch I did in my notebook during the break.

informal

Check out this cool sketch I did in my notebook during the break.

4

Students must analyze the anatomical sketch provided in the textbook.

academic

Students must analyze the anatomical sketch provided in the textbook.

5

Please provide a rough sketch of the website layout by tomorrow.

business

Please provide a rough sketch of the website layout by tomorrow.

Famille de mots

Nom
sketch
Verb
sketch
Adverbe
sketchily
Adjectif
sketchy
Apparenté
sketchbook

Collocations courantes

rough sketch rough sketch
pencil sketch pencil sketch
charcoal sketch charcoal sketch
preliminary sketch preliminary sketch
quick sketch quick sketch

Phrases Courantes

a thumbnail sketch

a very small or brief description/drawing

sketch out

to give a basic description or plan

character sketch

a short description of a person's qualities

Souvent confondu avec

sketch vs painting

A sketch is usually done with pencils or charcoal and lacks detail, while a painting uses wet media like oils or acrylics.

sketch vs doodle

A sketch is often a purposeful plan or study; a doodle is usually done absent-mindedly.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'sketch' when referring to something unfinished or a work-in-progress. It can also refer to a short, humorous performance in a show.

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Erreurs courantes

Beginners often use 'sketch' to mean any drawing, but it specifically refers to a drawing that is not yet 'finished' or detailed.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'scratch.' You quickly 'scratch' lines onto the paper to make a 'sketch.'

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Greek word 'skhedios', which means 'done on the spur of the moment'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one sketch, two sketches Commonly follows adjectives like 'rough', 'quick', or 'preliminary' Used with the verb 'to draw' or 'to make'
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Contexte culturel

In many cities, street artists create quick portrait sketches for tourists as a common form of performance art.

Quiz rapide

The artist used a pencil to make a quick ____ of the mountain before it got dark.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : sketch

Plus de mots sur art

painting

A1

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.

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.

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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