French word

figurine

Pronunciation

IPA/figyʁin/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfigurine

Example

J'ai acheté une figurine pour décorer le salon.

I bought a figurine to decorate the living room.

Illustration for figurine (figurine)

More examples

Il a acheté une figurine à l'effigie de son héros.

He bought a figurine depicting his hero.

Core concept

A miniature person, animal, or scene made to stand as a display object or collectible.

Common phrases

  • acheter une figurine

    buy a figurine

  • une figurine à l'effigie de

    a figurine depicting ___

  • une figurine vintage

    a vintage figurine

Similar words

poupée: A doll for children to play with, cuddle, and dress in different outfits.
jouet: An object made for play, often a children's toy or doll.
objet décoratif: A decorative item placed in a room or on furniture.
souvenir: A small memento purchased while traveling and kept as a reminder.

Definition in French

Objet décoratif de petite taille, souvent représentant une personne, un animal ou une scène, destiné à orner un intérieur ou à être collectionné.

Word origin

The word was borrowed from Italian figurina, formed from figura, a word inherited from Latin figura for form or shape.

Usage tips

  • Figurine usually refers to a decorative or collectible object, while poupée is generally a doll and maquette is a scale model.

Other meanings

  • miniaturenoun

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