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cartoon

UK
/kɑːˈtuːn/
US
/kɑrˈtun/

Translations

cartoonnoun
cartoons
pl
UK
/kɑːˈtuːn/
US
/kɑrˈtun/
caricatureDesssin humoristique ou satirique.
The newspaper featured a cartoon that poked fun at the latest political scandal.
Le journal publiait une caricature qui se moquait du dernier scandale politique.
dessin animéFilm d'animation.
The children were excited to watch their favorite cartoon on Saturday morning.
Les enfants étaient impatients de regarder leur dessin animé préféré le samedi matin.
Additional translations
cartonDans le domaine artistique.
Synonyms
comic
toon
strip
caricature
sketch
illustration
drawing
animation
cartoonverb
cartooned
Past Simple
cartooned
Past Participle
cartooning
Gerund
UK
/kɑːˈtuːn/
US
/kɑrˈtun/
caricaturerDessiner de façon humoristique ou satirique.
She loves to cartoon her friends in funny situations.
Elle aime caricaturer ses amis dans des situations amusantes.
Synonyms
caricature
sketch
draw
illustrate
parody
lampoon
cartoonadjective
UK
/kɑːˈtuːn/
US
/kɑrˈtun/
Used attributively to modify nouns (e.g., cartoon character, cartoon violence).
caricaturalQui rappelle le dessin animé ou la caricature par la simplification et l'exagération.
The movie features bold, cartoon graphics that appeal to younger audiences.
Le film présente des graphismes caricaturaux audacieux qui plaisent aux jeunes publics.
Additional translations
cartoonesqueRare, surtout dans un registre descriptif ou critique.

Definitions

cartoonnoun
A simple drawing showing the features of its subjects in a humorously exaggerated way, especially a satirical one in a newspaper or magazine.
The newspaper featured a cartoon that poked fun at the latest political scandal.
A motion picture using animation techniques to photograph a sequence of drawings rather than real people or objects.
The children were excited to watch their favorite cartoon on Saturday morning.
A full-size drawing made by an artist as a preliminary design for a painting or other work of art.
The artist created a detailed cartoon before starting the mural on the wall.
cartoonverb
To draw or create a cartoon, typically a humorous or satirical illustration.
She loves to cartoon her friends in funny situations.
cartoonadjective
Relating to or characteristic of cartoons, especially in being simplified, exaggerated, or intended for children.
The movie features bold, cartoon graphics that appeal to younger audiences.
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