French Conversation · Level 69
60 words
French word
ébaucher
Pronunciation
IPA/eboʃe/
Meaning
- verbdraft
Example
Il va ébaucher un plan.
He is going to draft a plan.
More examples
Elle a ébauché une idée avant la réunion.
She sketched out an idea before the meeting.
Core concept
A few quick strokes or signs that bring the first form of something into view.
Common phrases
ébaucher un plan
sketch out a plan
ébaucher un projet
sketch out a project
ébaucher une idée
sketch out an idea
Similar words
esquisser: To lightly draw a rough outline or form.
brouillonner: To put ideas or writing into an early, unfinished draft.
Definition in French
Commencer par poser les grandes lignes ou dessiner rapidement la forme initiale d'une idée, d'un projet ou d'un document.
Word origin
Ébaucher was formed from ébauche, meaning a preliminary sketch or outline, with the verb ending marking the action of producing one.
Usage tips
- With a facial expression, ébaucher un sourire means to begin to show a smile rather than to draw one.