What does dessiné in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word dessiné in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use dessiné in French.

The word dessiné in French means draw, draw, outline, materialize, appear, take shape. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word dessiné

draw

verbe intransitif (pratiquer l'art du dessin)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Cet artiste dessine très bien.
The artist draws very well.

draw

verbe transitif (représenter en dessinant)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
« Dessine-moi un mouton », demanda le Petit Prince.
"Draw me a sheep," the Little Prince demanded.

outline

verbe transitif (mettre en valeur)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Cette robe dessine bien sa silhouette.
This dress outlines her figure well.

materialize, appear

verbe pronominal (se profiler)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Un bateau se dessine à l'horizon.
A boat appears on the horizon.

take shape

verbe pronominal (prendre tournure)

Son projet se dessine petit à petit.
His project is gradually taking shape.

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