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foreground in French

foreground in French is premier plan, avant-plan — foreground means the part of a picture or scene that is closest to the viewer.

foreground in French

premier plan
noun
The elements of an image which lie closest to the picture plane.
avant-plan
noun
The elements of an image which lie closest to the picture plane.

What does "foreground" mean?

  1. noun The part of a picture or scene that is closest to the viewer.
    "A red barn stands out in the foreground of the painting."
  2. verb To give special prominence or emphasis to something.
    "The documentary foregrounds the experiences of ordinary workers."
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foreground in a sentence

  • A red barn stands out in the foreground of the painting.
  • The documentary foregrounds the experiences of ordinary workers.

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What is "foreground" in French?

"foreground" in French is premier plan, avant-plan. foreground means: The part of a picture or scene that is closest to the viewer.

How do you use "foreground" in a sentence?

Example: "A red barn stands out in the foreground of the painting." In French, "foreground" is premier plan, avant-plan.

Are there other ways to say "foreground" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "foreground": premier plan, avant-plan.

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