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design

UK
/dɪˈzaɪn/
US
/dɪˈzaɪn/

Translations

designnoun
designs
pl
UK
/dɪˈzaɪn/
US
/dɪˈzaɪn/
dessinEn particulier pour un plan, un croquis ou une représentation préalable d’un objet ou d’un bâtiment.
The architect presented the design for the new library to the city council.
L’architecte a présenté le dessin de la nouvelle bibliothèque au conseil municipal.
conceptionAu sens de l’art ou de l’action de concevoir et de planifier.
She studied design at the university to become a professional graphic designer.
Elle a étudié la conception à l’université pour devenir graphiste professionnelle.
motifPour un ornement ou un motif décoratif.
The wallpaper had a floral design that added charm to the room.
Le papier peint avait un motif floral qui ajoutait du charme à la pièce.
desseinAu sens d’intention, de but ou de plan sous-jacent.
The design behind the new policy was to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Le dessein derrière la nouvelle politique était d’améliorer l’efficacité et de réduire les coûts.
Synonyms
plan
blueprint
layout
scheme
drawing
sketch
pattern
configuration
arrangement
model
designverb
designed
Past Simple
designed
Past Participle
designing
Gerund
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US
/dɪˈzaɪn/
concevoirVerbe général pour créer ou élaborer selon un plan.
She was hired to design the new company logo.
Elle a été engagée pour concevoir le nouveau logo de l’entreprise.
dessinerPour tracer ou réaliser un dessin, un plan ou une esquisse.
The architect will design the blueprint for the new building.
L’architecte dessinera le plan du nouvel immeuble.
destinerPour exprimer une finalité ou une intention.
The course is designed to help students improve their writing skills.
Le cours est destiné à aider les étudiants à améliorer leurs compétences en rédaction.
Synonyms
create
plan
devise
formulate
fashion
construct
draft
sketch
engineer
arrange
designadjective
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/dɪˈzaɪn/
US
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Used primarily attributively; not normally compared.
de conceptionRelatif à la conception, à la planification ou au stylisme d’objets et de systèmes.
She accepted a design role that focused on the early concept stage of new products.
Elle a accepté un poste de conception axé sur la phase initiale des nouveaux produits.
Synonyms
intentional
deliberate
planned
purposeful
calculated
prearranged
premeditated
contrived
engineered
purpose-built
custom-made

Definitions

designnoun
A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building, garment, or other object before it is made.
The architect presented the design for the new library to the city council.
The art or action of conceiving of and producing a plan or drawing.
She studied design at the university to become a professional graphic designer.
A decorative pattern.
The wallpaper had a floral design that added charm to the room.
Purpose, planning, or intention that exists or is thought to exist behind an action, fact, or material object.
The design behind the new policy was to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
A scheme or plan pursued for a particular, often covert or selfish, end.
The detective suspected the businessman had designs on his partner’s share of the company.
designverb
To create, fashion, execute, or construct according to plan.
She was hired to design the new company logo.
To conceive and plan out in the mind.
He designed a strategy to improve the team's performance.
To make a drawing, pattern, or sketch of.
The architect will design the blueprint for the new building.
To intend for a definite purpose.
The course is designed to help students improve their writing skills.
designadjective
Relating to or intended for the conception, planning, or styling of objects or systems.
She accepted a design role that focused on the early concept stage of new products.
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