English–French

“scale model” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/minjatyʁ/

Example

C'est une miniature de la cathédrale.

This is a scale model of the cathedral.

Illustration for miniature (scale model)

How to say “scale model” in French

“Scale model” in French is miniature.

A small-scale copy that preserves an original's visible form in three dimensions or in an image.

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

Example sentences with miniature

Elle veut offrir une miniature à son ami.

She wants to give a scale model to her friend.

Tips for using miniature

  • As a noun, miniature is feminine and normally takes une, as in une miniature de la cathédrale.

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