contour in French
contour in French is contour, ligne de niveau — contour means the outline or shape of something, especially a curved edge.
contour in French
contour
An outline, boundary or border, usually of curved shape.
contour
A line on a map or chart delineating those points which have the same altitude or other plotted quantity: a contour line or isopleth; (metonymically) the landform or its surface.
ligne de niveau
A line on a map or chart delineating those points which have the same altitude or other plotted quantity: a contour line or isopleth; (metonymically) the landform or its surface.
What does "contour" mean?
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noun The outline or shape of something, especially a curved edge.
"The dress was cut to follow the contours of her body."
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noun A line on a map joining points of equal height.
"Closely spaced contour lines on the map showed a steep hillside."
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verb To shape something to follow a particular outline, or to apply makeup to sculpt the appearance of the face.
"She contoured her cheekbones with a shimmery bronze powder."
contour in a sentence
- The dress was cut to follow the contours of her body.
- Rain had smoothed the contours of the old stone steps.
- Closely spaced contour lines on the map showed a steep hillside.
- She contoured her cheekbones with a shimmery bronze powder.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "contour" in French?
"contour" in French is contour, ligne de niveau. contour means: The outline or shape of something, especially a curved edge.
How do you use "contour" in a sentence?
Example: "The dress was cut to follow the contours of her body." In French, "contour" is contour, ligne de niveau.
Are there other ways to say "contour" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "contour": contour, ligne de niveau.
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