model Signification, définition

Signification de model en français

• 0 an object made to look just like sth larger or smaller -- modèle [ masculine ] (réduit)

  • He builds model airplanes. Il construit des modèles réduits d’avion.

  • a model of a cell un modèle de cellule

• 1 sth used as a good example to copy -- modèle [ masculine ]

  • We’re using Paris’ transportation system as a model for ours. Nous utilisons le système de transport en commun parisien comme modèle pour le nôtre.

• 2 sb who is photographed or drawn -- mannequin [ masculine ]

  • a famous fashion model un célèbre mannequin de mode

• 3 a particular version of a company’s vehicle or machine -- modèle [ masculine ]

  • The 2010 models will have many new features. Les modèles 2010 auront de nombreuses nouvelles caractéristiques.

• 4 to wear fashionable clothes, hair styles, etc. in order to be photographed -- être mannequin

  • She models for a living. Elle gagne sa vie comme mannequin.

  • women modeling the latest fashions des femmes présentant les dernières modes

• 5 to use sth as an example to copy -- prendre modèle/exemple

  • They modeled the architecture on the old art museum. Ils ont pris modèle/exemple sur l’ancien musée d’art pour l’architecture.

• 6 being a copy of sth -- en modèle réduit

  • a collection of model cars une collection de voitures en modèle réduit

• 7 used as an example of sth very good or perfect -- modèle

  • a model child un enfant modèle

• 8 a copy or representation of something usually on a much smaller scale -- modèle (réduit)

  • a model of the Taj Mahal

  • (also adjective) a model aeroplane.

• 9 a particular type or design of something, eg a car, that is manufactured in large numbers -- modèle

  • Our car is this year’s model.

• 10 a person who wears clothes etc so that possible buyers can see them being worn -- mannequin

  • He has a job as a male fashion model.

• 11 a person who is painted, sculpted, photographed etc by an artist, photographer etc -- modèle

  • I work as an artist’s model.

• 12 something that can be used to copy from -- modèle

  • Use the sentences in the coursebook as models for your own writing.

• 13 a person or thing which is an excellent example -- modèle

  • She is a model of politeness

  • (also adjective) model behaviour.

• 14 to wear (clothes etc) to show them to possible buyers -- être mannequin

  • They model (underwear) for a living.

• 15 to work or pose as a model for an artist, photographer etc -- poser

  • She models at the local art school.

• 16 to make models (of things or people) -- modeler

  • He models (the heads of famous people) in clay.

• 17 to form (something) into a (particular) shape -- modeler, prendre modèle sur

  • She modelled the clay into the shape of a penguin