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portrayed

UK
/pɔːˈtreɪd/
US
/pɔrˈtreɪd/

Translations

portrayedpast participle
Used attributively or predicatively to mean ‘depicted or represented’.
In the film, the queen is portrayed as a compassionate leader.
Dans le film, la reine est représentée comme une dirigeante compatissante.
Additional translations
dépeintSurtout pour une représentation littéraire ou artistique.
portrayverb

portrayed

Past Simple

portrayed
Past Simple
portrayed
Past Participle
portraying
Gerund
UK
/pɔːˈtreɪ/
US
/pɔrˈtreɪ/
The author portrays the protagonist as a complex and flawed character.
L'auteur dépeint le protagoniste comme un personnage complexe et imparfait.
The artist decided to portray the landscape in vibrant colors.
L'artiste a décidé de représenter le paysage avec des couleurs vives.
incarnerAu théâtre, au cinéma et à la télévision.
She was chosen to portray the lead role in the upcoming film.
Elle a été choisie pour incarner le rôle principal dans le film à venir.
Synonyms
describe
represent
illustrate
render
show
exhibit
paint
picture
capture
depict

Definitions

portrayedpast participle
Depicted or represented visually or in words.
In the film, the queen is portrayed as a compassionate leader.
portrayverb
To depict or represent someone or something in a work of art, literature, or performance.
The artist decided to portray the landscape in vibrant colors.
To describe or depict someone or something in a particular way.
The author portrays the protagonist as a complex and flawed character.
To act the part of a character in a play, movie, or television show.
She was chosen to portray the lead role in the upcoming film.
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