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limn in French

limn in French is dessiner, dépeindre, peindre — limn means to draw or paint; to delineate.

limn in French

dessiner
verb
(transitive, also, figuratively) To draw or paint; to delineate.
dépeindre
verb
(transitive, also, figuratively) To draw or paint; to delineate.
peindre
verb
(transitive, also, figuratively) To draw or paint; to delineate.
enluminer
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To illuminate, as a manuscript; to decorate with gold or some other bright colour.

What does "limn" mean?

  1. verb To draw or paint; to delineate.
  2. verb To illuminate, as a manuscript; to decorate with gold or some other bright colour.
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What is "limn" in French?

"limn" in French is dessiner, dépeindre, peindre. limn means: To draw or paint; to delineate.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "limn": dessiner, dépeindre, peindre, enluminer.

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