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silhouette

/ˌsɪl.əˈwɛt/

Translations

silhouettenoun

silhouettes

/ˌsɪl.əˈwɛt/

silhouette

The silhouette of the mountain was visible against the evening sky.

La silhouette de la montagne était visible sur le ciel du soir.

Synonyms

silhouetteverb

silhouetted

Past Simple

silhouetted

Past Participle

silhouetting

Gerund

/ˌsɪluˈet/

/ˌsɪluˈɛt/

silhouetter

The photographer silhouetted the model against the bright sunset.

Le photographe a silhouetté le mannequin sur fond de coucher de soleil éclatant.

Synonyms

silhouetteadjective

/ˌsɪluˈet/

/ˌsɪluˈɛt/

Used attributively (e.g., "silhouette portrait") to modify another noun; treated as an adjective in attributive position.

silhouettéSurtout dans le domaine des arts visuels et de l’animation.

The director used silhouette animation to create a striking visual style.

Le réalisateur a utilisé une animation silhouettée pour créer un style visuel saisissant.

Synonyms

Definitions

silhouettenoun

A dark shape or outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background, especially in dim light.

The silhouette of the mountain was visible against the evening sky.

A representation of someone or something showing the outline only, typically filled in with a solid color.

The artist created a silhouette of the dancer, capturing her graceful pose.

In fashion, the overall shape or outline of a garment or of a person as determined by the cut of the clothing.

The A-line skirt gives the dress a flattering silhouette.

silhouetteverb

To represent or show the outline of someone or something as a dark shape against a lighter background.

The photographer silhouetted the model against the bright sunset.

silhouetteadjective

Executed in silhouette; consisting of or characterized by a dark outline filled with a single color.

The director used silhouette animation to create a striking visual style.