French Conversation · Level 134
30 words
French word
maquette
Pronunciation
IPA/makɛt/
Meaning
- feminine nounmodel
Example
Regarde la maquette que j'ai faite.
Look at the model I made.
More examples
On a acheté une maquette pour le cadeau.
We bought a model for the gift.
Core concept
A small physical version of a planned object or arrangement, made for inspection before the full project.
Common phrases
une maquette
a model
montrer la maquette
show the model
regarder la maquette
look at the model
Similar words
modèle: An example or standard that illustrates the form or structure of something.
prototype: An experimental version made to test performance and usability.
Definition in French
Modèle réduit réalisé pour tester ou présenter une idée de forme, d'agencement ou d'apparence, souvent fabriqué en matériaux simples pour visualiser rapidement le projet.
Word origin
French maquette was borrowed from Italian macchietta, a diminutive of macchia, and developed from a small sketch into a reduced model.
Usage tips
- Maquette is feminine, so standard usage has une maquette and la maquette.