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pattern [ˈpætən]a. (on material, wallpaper) motif m• the torches made patterns of light on the walls la lumière des torches dessinait des formes sur les mursc. ( = model) modèle m• on the pattern of... sur le modèle de...• it followed the usual pattern [interview, crime, epidemic] cela s'est passé selon le scénario habituel• this week's violence follows a sadly familiar pattern les actes de violence de cette semaine suivent un scénario trop familier• these attacks all followed the same pattern ces agressions se sont toutes déroulées de la même manièree. [of sentence] structure f* * *['pætn] 1.1) ( design) dessin m, motif m2) ( regular way of happening)pattern of behaviour —
behaviour pattern — mode m de comportement
working patterns in industry — l'organisation f du travail dans l'industrie
traffic pattern — distribution f de la circulation
weather patterns — tendances fpl climatiques
3) ( model) modèle m also Linguistics4) ( in dressmaking) patron m; ( in knitting) modèle m5) ( style of manufacture) style m6) ( sample) échantillon m2.transitive verb ( model) modeler (on, after sur) -
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A n1 ( decorative design) dessin m, motif m ; striped/floral pattern motif à rayures/de fleurs ; a pattern of roses un motif de roses ; he drew a pattern in the sand il a tracé une figure dans le sable ;2 ( regular or standard way of happening) pattern of behaviour, behaviour pattern mode m de comportement ; working patterns in industry l'organisation f du travail dans l'industrie ; the current pattern of events la situation actuelle ; the pattern of events leading to the revolution l'enchaînement des événements qui a conduit à la révolution ; a clear pattern emerges from these statistics une tendance nette ressort de ces statistiques ; the current scandal is part of a much wider pattern of corruption le scandale actuel s'inscrit dans un climat de corruption généralisée ; he could detect a pattern in the plot il arrivait à discerner une logique dans l'intrigue ; to follow a set pattern se dérouler toujours de la même façon ; traffic pattern distribution f de la circulation ; weather patterns tendances fpl climatiques ; ⇒ trade pattern ;3 (model, example) modèle m ; on the pattern of sur le modèle de ; to set the pattern for sth déterminer le modèle de qch ;5 ( style of manufacture) style m ;7 Ling modèle m ;
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design — de|sign1 W1S3 [dıˈzaın] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(process of planning)¦ 2¦(arrangement of parts)¦ 3¦(pattern)¦ 4¦(drawing)¦ 5¦(intention)¦ 6 have designs on something 7 have designs on somebody ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1.) ¦(PROCESS OF PLANNING)¦ … Dictionary of contemporary English
design — I. verb Etymology: Middle English, to outline, indicate, mean, from Anglo French & Medieval Latin; Anglo French designer to designate, from Medieval Latin designare, from Latin, to mark out, from de + signare to mark more at sign Date: 14th… … New Collegiate Dictionary
design — 1 /dI zaIn/ noun 1 ARRANGEMENT OF PARTS (U) the way that something has been planned and made, including its appearance, how it works etc: One or two changes have been made to the computer s basic design. | the importance of good design 2 PATTERN… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
floral — 1. adjective a) Of, pertaining to, or connected with flowers I really like the floral pattern on this Chinese vase. b) Portraying flowers, especially in a stylized way See Also: flora 2. noun A floral design … Wiktionary
floral — [flôr′əl, flō′rəl] adj. [L floralis, of the goddess Flora: see FLORA] of, made of, or like flowers n. 1. a) a pattern or design incorporating representations of flowers b) a fabric, rug, etc. with such a pattern or design 2. a perfume with a… … English World dictionary
Pattern and Decoration — was an art movement situated in the United States from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s. The movement has sometimes been referred to as P D [1][2] or as The New Decorativeness.[3] The movement was championed by the gallery owner Holly Solomon.[4] … Wikipedia
floral decoration — Art of arranging living or dried plant material for adornment of the body or home, for public and religious ceremonies, or for festivals. Line, form, colour, texture, balance, porportion, and scale are important aspects of floral arrangement, as… … Universalium
design — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 making drawings of how sth should be made ADJECTIVE ▪ graphic ▪ computer aided ▪ a specialist in computer aided design ▪ architectural, industrial … Collocations dictionary
pattern — noun 1 arrangement of lines, shapes, sounds, etc. ADJECTIVE ▪ intricate ▪ abstract, geometric ▪ camouflage, floral, striped, etc … Collocations dictionary
floral — adj. Floral is used with these nouns: ↑arrangement, ↑decoration, ↑design, ↑display, ↑drape, ↑dress, ↑fabric, ↑fragrance, ↑motif, ↑pattern, ↑scent, ↑ … Collocations dictionary
interior design — 1. the design and coordination of the decorative elements of the interior of a house, apartment, office, or other structural space, including color schemes, fittings, furnishings, and sometimes architectural features. 2. the art, business, or… … Universalium