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gilding

/ˈɡɪldɪŋ/

gildingnoun

gildings

Traductions

dorureSens propre : action de recouvrir d’or ou d’une matière dorée.

The artist used gilding to enhance the frame of the painting.

L'artiste a utilisé de la dorure pour embellir le cadre du tableau.

dorureSens concret : couche d’or ou d’aspect doré appliquée sur une surface.

The gilding on the antique mirror had started to wear off.

La dorure du miroir ancien avait commencé à s'user.

Traductions supplémentaires

dorureAu figuré : apparence de richesse ou de luxe trompeuse ou superficielle.

Définitions

The process of applying a thin layer of gold or a gold-like substance to a surface.

The artist used gilding to enhance the frame of the painting, giving it a luxurious appearance.

A thin layer of gold or a gold-like substance applied to a surface.

The gilding on the antique mirror had started to wear off, revealing the wood underneath.

An appearance of wealth or luxury that is superficial or deceptive.

The mansion's opulent gilding masked the owner's financial troubles.

Synonymes

gold plating

embellishment

decoration

ornamentation

gold leaf

gildinggerund / present participle

/ˈɡɪldɪŋ/

Used attributively before nouns to denote something connected with the process or material of applying gold leaf (e.g. ‘gilding metal’, ‘gilding tools’).

Traductions

Traductions supplémentaires

dorureDans les emplois techniques, avec un complément du nom en français.

Définitions

Relating to or used for the process of applying gold leaf or a gold-coloured coating.

He purchased gilding tools and size for the restoration project.

Synonymes

gildverb

gilding

Gerund

gilded

Past Simple

gilded

Past Participle

gilding

Gerund

/ɡɪld/

Traductions

dorer

The craftsman gilded the statue to give it a more luxurious appearance.

L'artisan a doré la statue pour lui donner une apparence plus luxueuse.

Traductions supplémentaires

maquillerAu sens figuré, pour donner une apparence plus favorable ou trompeuse.

Définitions

To cover with or as if with a thin layer of gold.

The craftsman gilded the statue to give it a more luxurious appearance.

To give an attractive but often deceptive appearance to something.

The company tried to gild the financial report to make the results look better than they were.

Synonymes

gildnoun

Définitions

(archaic) An association or society of craftsmen or merchants; a guild.

In medieval London, each trade was represented by its own gild.