dessiner

Definitions of dessiner
  1. verb
    represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface
    synonyms:
    délinéer, esquisser, tracer
    make a mark or lines on a surface
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    croquer, délinéer, esquisser, silhouetter, tracer
    trace the shape of
    quadriller
    mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
    tracer
    make a schematic or technical drawing of that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed
    croquer, esquisser
    make a sketch of
    type of:
    créer une image, interpréter, représenter
    create an image or likeness of
  2. verb
    engage in drawing
    synonyms:
    délinéer, esquisser, tracer
    make a mark or lines on a surface
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    type of:
    créer
    pursue a creative activity; be engaged in a creative activity
  3. verb
    make a mark or lines on a surface
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    construire
    draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions
    tracer sur une surface, écrire
    mark or trace on a surface
    marquer avec des points
    make a dot or dots
    gribouiller, griffonner
    write carelessly
    copier
    copy down as is
    imprimer
    reproduce by printing
    type of:
    cocher, marquer
    make or leave a mark on
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