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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 recipe book was full of colourful illustrations."
  2. noun An example that helps make something clear.
    "The court case serves as a useful illustration of how the law is applied."
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illustration in a sentence

  • The recipe book was full of colourful illustrations.
  • The court case serves as a useful illustration of how the law is applied.

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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 recipe book was full of colourful illustrations." 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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