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illustration in French

illustration in French is illustration, représentation — illustration means a picture or diagram used to decorate or explain a text.

illustration in French

illustration
noun
illustration
noun
Something which illustrates; a comparison or example intended to make clear or apprehensible, or to remove obscurity.
représentation
noun
Something which illustrates; a comparison or example intended to make clear or apprehensible, or to remove obscurity.

What does "illustration" mean?

  1. noun A picture or diagram used to decorate or explain a text.
    "The children's book has a lovely illustration on every page."
  2. noun An example that helps make something clear.
    "His calm reaction was a perfect illustration of how to handle stress."
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illustration in a sentence

  • The children's book has a lovely illustration on every page.
  • A clear illustration of the engine helped me understand how it worked.
  • His calm reaction was a perfect illustration of how to handle stress.
  • Let me give you an illustration of what I mean.

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What is "illustration" in French?
"illustration" in French is illustration, représentation. illustration means: A picture or diagram used to decorate or explain a text.
How do you use "illustration" in a sentence?
Example: "The children's book has a lovely illustration on every page." In French, "illustration" is illustration, représentation.
Are there other ways to say "illustration" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "illustration": illustration, représentation.
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