paint

UK
/peɪnt/
US
/peɪnt/
paintnoun
paints
pl
Translations
The artist mixed different colors of paint to create a vibrant landscape.
L’artiste a mélangé différentes couleurs d’encre pour créer un paysage vibrant.
The walls of the room were covered in a fresh coat of blue paint.
Les murs de la pièce étaient recouverts d’une nouvelle couche de peinture bleue.
Additional translations
maquillageSurtout pour le visage ou un usage décoratif.
raquetteBasketball.
Definitions
A colored substance that is spread over a surface and dries to leave a thin decorative or protective coating.
The walls of the room were covered in a fresh coat of blue paint.
A colored cosmetic applied to the skin, especially the face, for decorative effect.
She applied bright red paint to her cheeks for the school play.
A liquid that contains pigments and is used for writing, drawing, or marking.
The artist mixed different colors of paint to create a vibrant landscape.
The rectangular area near the basket on a basketball court, usually painted a different color from the rest of the floor; the key.
The forward scored easily after driving into the paint.
paintverb
painted
Past Simple
painted
Past Participle
painting
Gerund
UK
/peɪnt/
US
/peɪnt/
Translations
She decided to paint the walls of her bedroom a soft blue.
Elle a décidé de peindre les murs de sa chambre en bleu clair.
Additional translations
maquillerPour le visage.
Definitions
To apply color, pigment, or paint to a surface.
She decided to paint the walls of her bedroom a soft blue.
To create a picture or design using paint.
He loves to paint landscapes in his free time.
To depict or describe vividly in words.
The author paints a vivid picture of life in the 19th century.
To apply cosmetics to the face.
She took her time to paint her face before the party.
paintadjective
UK
/peɪnt/
US
/peɪnt/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g. “paint thinner”)
Translations
à peintureDans les groupes nominaux techniques.
He bought a new paint roller for the job.
Il a acheté un nouveau rouleau à peinture pour le travail.
Definitions
Designed for use with paint or related to painting when used immediately before another noun.
He bought a new paint roller for the job.