French word

illustré

Pronunciation

IPA/ilystʁe/

Meaning

  • adjectiveillustrated

Example

Ce livre est illustré.

This book is illustrated.

Illustration for illustré (illustrated)

More examples

Il a acheté un livre illustré pour son enfant.

He bought an illustrated book for his child.

Core concept

A page with pictures woven into the text to make its meaning clearer.

Common phrases

  • livre illustré

    illustrated book

  • album illustré

    illustrated album

Similar words

illustre: Well known and highly respected.

Definition in French

Qui comporte des images insérées pour enrichir le sens du texte ou faciliter sa compréhension.

Word origin

Illustré is the past participle of illustrer, from Latin illustrare, meaning 'to make clear or illuminate', a sense linked to explaining with images.

Usage tips

  • Illustré agrees with the noun in gender and number, as in une brochure illustrée and des livres illustrés.

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