portray in French
portray in French is représenter, dépeindre, portraire — portray means to represent someone or something in a picture, film, or performance.
portray in French
représenter
To paint or draw the likeness of.
dépeindre
To paint or draw the likeness of.
portraire
To paint or draw the likeness of.
décrire
(figuratively) To describe in words; to convey.
What does "portray" mean?
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verb To represent someone or something in a picture, film, or performance.
"The actor portrayed a struggling detective."
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verb To describe or depict in words.
"The article portrays him as reckless."
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portray in a sentence
- The actor portrayed a struggling detective.
- The mural portrays the town's founding.
- The article portrays him as reckless.
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What is "portray" in French?
"portray" in French is représenter, dépeindre, portraire. portray means: To represent someone or something in a picture, film, or performance.
How do you use "portray" in a sentence?
Example: "The actor portrayed a struggling detective." In French, "portray" is représenter, dépeindre, portraire.
Are there other ways to say "portray" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "portray": représenter, dépeindre, portraire, décrire.
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