matte in German

matte in German is matt, Passepartout — matte means having a dull, non-shiny surface; not glossy.

matt

adj

(American spelling) Dull; not reflective of light.

Passepartout

noun

(arts, photography) A decorative border around a picture used to inset and center the contents of a frame.

What does "matte" mean?

adj Having a dull, non-shiny surface; not glossy.
"She preferred matte lipstick over the shiny gloss finish."
noun A border, often cardboard, placed around a picture to set it off inside a frame.
"The framer cut a cream-coloured matte to surround the photograph."
noun A background used behind actors or objects, painted or generated digitally, that is later combined with other footage.
"The spaceship scene was shot in front of a green matte and finished with computer effects."
verb To give something a dull, non-reflective finish.
"The jeweller matted the ring's surface so it wouldn't catch the light."

She preferred matte lipstick over the shiny gloss finish.
The car was sprayed in a matte black that soaked up the light.
The framer cut a cream-coloured matte to surround the photograph.
The spaceship scene was shot in front of a green matte and finished with computer effects.

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What is "matte" in German?

"matte" in German is matt, Passepartout. matte means: Having a dull, non-shiny surface; not glossy.

How do you use "matte" in a sentence?

Example: "She preferred matte lipstick over the shiny gloss finish." In German, "matte" is matt, Passepartout.

Are there other ways to say "matte" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "matte": matt, Passepartout.

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