perspective

UK
/pəˈspɛktɪv/
US
/pərˈspɛktɪv/

Translations

perspectivenoun
perspectives
pl
UK
/pəˈspɛktɪv/
US
/pərˈspɛktɪv/
vueSens de paysage ou de panorama.
The perspective from the top of the mountain was breathtaking.
La vue du sommet de la montagne était à couper le souffle.
point de vueSens figuré : manière d’envisager quelque chose.
From her perspective, the decision seemed unfair.
De son point de vue, la décision semblait injuste.
perspectiveSens artistique : représentation de la profondeur en dessin ou en peinture.
The artist used perspective to create a sense of depth in the painting.
L’artiste a utilisé la perspective pour créer une impression de profondeur dans le tableau.
perspectiveSens abstrait : juste proportion ou appréciation correcte des choses.
Travel can help you put your problems into perspective.
Voyager peut vous aider à remettre vos problèmes en perspective.
perspectiveadjective
UK
/pəˈspɛktɪv/
US
/pərˈspɛktɪv/
Attributive use: e.g., "perspective drawing"; functions adjectivally in technical contexts.
en perspectiveSe dit d’un dessin ou d’un croquis représentant la profondeur.
The architect supplied a perspective sketch of the proposed building.
L’architecte a fourni un croquis en perspective du bâtiment proposé.

Definitions

perspectivenoun
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
From her perspective, the decision seemed unfair.
The art of drawing solid objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other.
The artist used perspective to create a sense of depth in the painting.
A view or prospect.
The perspective from the top of the mountain was breathtaking.
A proper or accurate sense of the relative importance or proportion of things.
Travel can help you put your problems into perspective.
perspectiveadjective
Relating to or used in perspective drawing or the depiction of depth.
The architect supplied a perspective sketch of the proposed building.