French Conversation · Level 8
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French word
sculpture
Pronunciation
IPA/skyltyʁ/
Meaning
- feminine nounsculpture
Example
J'aime cette sculpture.
I like this sculpture.
More examples
Les enfants prennent souvent une photo d'une sculpture dans le parc.
Children often take a photo of a sculpture in the park.
Core concept
A three-dimensional artwork formed by cutting, modeling, or joining material.
Common phrases
prendre une photo d'une sculpture
take a photo of a sculpture
une sculpture publique
a public sculpture
Similar words
statue: A three-dimensional figure representing a person or animal.
monument: A large statue or structure built to commemorate a person or event.
Definition in French
Objet d'art en trois dimensions créé par la taille, le modelage ou l'assemblage de matériaux.
Word origin
The French noun sculpture comes from medieval Latin sculptura, related to Latin sculpere, meaning 'to carve'.
Usage tips
- Statue often refers to a figure, especially a person, whereas sculpture also covers animals, objects, and abstract works.