La figure
Example: La figure de ce tableau exprime une grande émotion.
Definition
"La figure" refers to the shape, form, or representation of a person or object depicted in art, images, or descriptions. It often conveys expression or emotion, as in the phrase 'La figure de ce tableau exprime une grande émotion,' meaning the figure in the painting expresses strong emotion.
Etymology
The term "la figure" comes from the Latin word 'figura,' which means shape, form, or appearance. Over time, it entered French retaining its meaning related to the visible shape or outline of something, especially in art and language. Did you know? The same root gave rise to the English word 'figure,' linking the two languages through their shared history.
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"La figure" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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