De figuur
Example: De figuur in het schilderij vertelt een interessant verhaal.
Definition
"De figuur" refers to the shape or form of a person or object, often used to describe the outline or silhouette. In contexts like art, "de figuur" can represent a character or figure depicted in a painting or drawing, conveying visual or symbolic meaning.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de figuur" originates from the Latin word 'figura,' meaning shape or form. This term passed into Middle Dutch, maintaining a similar meaning related to shapes, forms, or figures, especially in artistic or representational contexts.
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"De figuur" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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