English–French

“painting” in French

French

Alsopeinture

Pronunciation

IPA/tablo/

Example

Le tableau est accroché au mur.

The painting is hanging on the wall.

Illustration for tableau (painting)

How to say “painting” in French

“Painting” in French is tableau.

A framed visual panel that presents a painted or drawn scene for viewing.

Full entry for tableau: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with tableau

Elle a peint ce tableau l'année dernière.

She painted this painting last year.

Tips for using tableau

  • Tableau is masculine, so the usual phrase is un tableau, and its plural is tableaux with the final x silent.

Other French words for “painting”

J'aime ta peinture.

I like your painting.

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