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design
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
1. (structure)
a. la conception (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The tool's design is ingenious.La conception de l’outil est ingénieuse.
b. le design (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The design of this kitchen is impractical.Le design de cette cuisine est peu pratique.
2. (drawing)
a. le dessin (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Why don't you show us your designs, and then we can talk?Pourquoi ne pas nous montrer vos dessins, avant que nous puissions en discuter ?
3. (style)
a. le design (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
I love the design of these glasses.J’adore le design de ces lunettes.
b. le style (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Ciara loved the apartment's modern design.Ciara aimait le style moderne de l'appartement.
4. (pattern)
a. le motif (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Rex was wearing a red tie with a blue design.Rex portait une cravate rouge avec un motif bleu.
a. le design (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Simon's passion for design started when he was a teenager.La passion de Simon pour le design a commencé à l’adolescence.
6. (intention)
a. le dessein (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The dictator's design was to flee the country.Le dessein du dictateur était de fuir le pays.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
7. (to develop)
a. concevoir
We're in the process of designing next year's course.Nous sommes en train de concevoir le cours de l’année prochaine.
Conjugations
Indicative of "design"
Collins English Verb Conjugation Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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