brouillon

Definitions of brouillon
  1. noun
    any of the various versions in the development of a written work
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    type of:
    texte
    the words of something written
  2. noun
    a preliminary sketch of a design or picture
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    type of:
    croquis, esquisse
    preliminary drawing for later elaboration
  3. noun
    a plan or design of something that is laid out
    synonyms: dessin, plan
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    type of:
    design
    an arrangement scheme
  4. noun
    a flighty and disorganized person
    synonyms: esprit confus
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    type of:
    nigaud, simplet
    a person lacking intelligence or common sense
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