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figurative

/ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurativeadjective

more figurative

Comp.

most figurative

Super.

/ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

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figuratifEn art, pour une représentation reconnaissable de la réalité.

After years of producing abstract canvases, the artist returned to a more figurative style.

Après des années de toiles abstraites, l'artiste est revenu à un style plus figuratif.

figuré

The phrase "time is a thief" is a figurative expression, not meant to be taken literally.

L'expression « le temps est un voleur » est une expression figurée, qui n'est pas à prendre au pied de la lettre.

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métaphorique

Definitions

Representing something in a symbolic or metaphorical way, rather than literally.

The phrase 'time is a thief' is a figurative expression, not meant to be taken literally.

Relating to visual representation of real-world forms; representational rather than abstract, especially in art.

After years of producing abstract canvases, the artist returned to a more figurative style.

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figurativenoun

figuratives

/ˈfɪɡjərətɪv/

Rare, chiefly in linguistics and rhetoric, meaning a figurative expression or figure of speech.

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figure de styleSens rare et peu usuel.

Definitions

A figure of speech or other expression used in a non-literal sense; a figurative expression.

"Break the ice" is a common figurative used to describe easing social tension.

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figure of speech

figurative expression