peinture
painting
The word 'peinture' in French translates to 'painting' in English. It is used similarly in French to refer to a picture or design made by paint. It can also refer to the act of painting. For example, 'Je vais à une exposition de peinture' means 'I am going to a painting exhibition'.
Example sentences using: peinture
J'aime la peinture moderne
I love modern painting
This sentence expresses a preference for modern painting. It is used to indicate the speaker's affinity for a certain style of painting.
Vous devez voir cette peinture dans la galerie
You need to see this painting in the gallery
This phrase is used to recommend or suggest someone to visit a gallery to see a certain painting. It expresses the urgency or importance the speaker places on seeing that specific piece of art.
La peinture est encore mouillée, attention
The paint is still wet, be careful
This example phrase is typically used to caution someone about a freshly painted object or surface. 'La peinture est encore mouillée' translates directly as 'The paint is still wet' and 'attention' is a cautionary term used to warn someone to be careful.