esquisse

Definitions of esquisse
  1. noun
    preliminary drawing for later elaboration
    synonyms: croquis
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    types:
    design
    a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something
    brouillon
    a preliminary sketch of a design or picture
    type of:
    dessin
    a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines
  2. noun
    short descriptive summary (of events)
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    type of:
    résumé
    a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
  3. noun
    representation by drawing or painting etc
    synonyms: caractéristiques, description, définition
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    type of:
    représentation visuelle
    visual representation as by photography or painting
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