texture
Texture is how the surface of something feels when you touch it, such as being rough or smooth. In art, it also describes how a surface looks, like the thickness of paint on a canvas.
Exemples
3 sur 5The cat's fur has a very soft texture.
The cat's fur has a very soft feel.
The artist used thick oil paint to create a rich texture on the canvas.
The artist used thick oil paint to create a deep surface feel on the canvas.
I really like the crunchy texture of these cookies.
I really like the crunchy feel of these cookies.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'textiles' (fabrics). When you shop for clothes, you touch the fabric to feel its texture.
Quiz rapide
The ____ of the old stone wall was very rough and cold.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : texture
Exemples
The cat's fur has a very soft texture.
everydayThe cat's fur has a very soft feel.
The artist used thick oil paint to create a rich texture on the canvas.
formalThe artist used thick oil paint to create a deep surface feel on the canvas.
I really like the crunchy texture of these cookies.
informalI really like the crunchy feel of these cookies.
Geologists examine the texture of rocks to determine their origin.
academicGeologists examine the physical surface of rocks to determine their origin.
The new business cards have a professional, matte texture.
businessThe new business cards have a professional, non-shiny surface feel.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
rich texture
having a lot of interesting detail on the surface
fine texture
having very small, smooth details
uneven texture
having a surface that is not the same everywhere
Souvent confondu avec
Text refers to written words, while texture refers to the physical feel of a surface.
Structure is how something is built or organized; texture is specifically about the surface.
Notes d'usage
Use this word when you want to describe the physical quality of a surface, whether you are touching it or just looking at it.
Erreurs courantes
Learners sometimes use 'texture' to mean 'material' (e.g., 'The texture of the shirt is cotton' is incorrect; it should be 'The material of the shirt is cotton').
Astuce mémo
Think of 'textiles' (fabrics). When you shop for clothes, you touch the fabric to feel its texture.
Origine du mot
From the Latin word 'textura', meaning a weaving or a web.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In art and cooking, texture is considered one of the most important sensory elements alongside color and taste.
Quiz rapide
The ____ of the old stone wall was very rough and cold.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : texture
Grammaire lie
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