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Meaning of "trompe l'oeil" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TROMPE L'OEIL

From French, literally: deception of the eye.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TROMPE L'OEIL

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TROMPE L'OEIL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Trompe l'oeil is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TROMPE L'OEIL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

trompe l'oeil

Trompe-l'œil

Trompe-l'œil, which can also be spelled without the hyphen and ligature in English as trompe l'oeil, is an art technique that uses realistic imagery to create the optical illusion that the depicted objects exist in three dimensions. Forced perspective is a comparable illusion in architecture.

Definition of trompe l'oeil in the English dictionary

The definition of trompe l'oeil in the dictionary is a painting or decoration giving a convincing illusion of reality. Other definition of trompe l'oeil is an effect of this kind.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TROMPE L'OEIL


aubade
French
auberge
French
boudin
French
chanteuse
French
coquille
French
entente
French
entremets
French
Fauve
French
flacon
French
longueur
French
mondaine
French
monsieur
French
poussin
French
quinze
French
remblai
French
verlan
French

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TROMPE L'OEIL

tromba marina
trombiculid
trombidiases
trombidiasis
trombone
trombonist
tromino
trommel
tromometer
tromometric
Tromp
trompe
tron
trona
tronc
tronc master
Trondheim
Trondheim Fjord
tronk
troolie

WORDS THAT END LIKE TROMPE L'OEIL

abseil
Antheil
brise-soleil
ceil
conseil
corbeil
coup d´oeil
coups doeil
deil
nonpareil
overveil
seil
Sieg Heil
surveil
teil
the veil
unveil
veil
vermeil
Weil

Synonyms and antonyms of trompe l'oeil in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «trompe l'oeil» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TROMPE L'OEIL

Find out the translation of trompe l'oeil to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of trompe l'oeil from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «trompe l'oeil» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

错觉视画
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

trompe l´ oeil
570 millions of speakers

English

trompe l´oeil
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

धोकनी ल Oeil
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

l´oeil البوق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

обманки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

trompe l´ oeil
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ট্রাম্প ল´আয়েল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

trompe l´oeil
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Trompe l´oeil
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Trompe l´ oeil
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

だまし絵
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

트 롱프 뢰유
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Trompe l´oeil
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

trompe l´ oeil
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டிராம்பே l´oeil
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ट्रॉम्पे ल´ऑईल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Trompe l´oeil
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

trompe l´oeil
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

trompe l´ oeil
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

обманки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

trompe l´ oeil
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

trompe l´ oeil
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

trompe l´ oeil
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

trompe l´ oeil
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

trompe l´ oeil
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of trompe l'oeil

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TROMPE L'OEIL»

The term «trompe l'oeil» is quite widely used and occupies the 55.041 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TROMPE L'OEIL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «trompe l'oeil» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «trompe l'oeil» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about trompe l'oeil

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TROMPE L'OEIL»

Discover the use of trompe l'oeil in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to trompe l'oeil and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Art of Trompe L'oeil Murals
A muralist to the celebrities shares step-by-step illustrations of the various stages of transforming a room through mural art, demonstrating how to create lush and sophisticated murals using simple elements and accessible materials.
Yves Lanthier, 2004
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Disguise, Deception, Trompe-l'oeil: Interdisciplinary ...
The essays in Disguise, Deception, Trompe-l'oeil: Interdisciplinary Perspectives investigate the subject of deception and falsehood from various perspectives.
Leslie Anne Boldt-Irons, Corrado Federici, Ernesto Virgulti, 2009
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Trompe L'oeil Today: For Painters, Interior Architects, and ...
The book defines the categories of illusionistic painting: material imitation, or faux finishes, ranging from marble and wood finishes to snake and crocodile skin; grisaille, including imaginary moldings, reliefs, and statuary; small-format ...
‎2004
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Deceptions and illusions: five centuries of trompe l'oeil ...
Key Points- Accompanies a major exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC (October 2002 to March 2003)- Covers five centuries with special emphasis given to seventeenth-century Dutch art and nineteenth-century American ...
S. Ebert-Schifferer, National Collection of Fine Arts (U.S.), 2002
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Trompe L'Oeil Murals Using Stencils
Offers step-by-step instructions for creating trompe l'oeil murals using stencils and includes advice on tools, paints, and stenciling techniques.
Melanie Royals, 2001
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Trompe(-)l'œil
Before I got my eye put out I liked as well to see — Emily Dickinson I Ceci est un trompe-l'œil. Reprenons, avec juste ce qu'il faut d'emphase. Ceci est un trompe-l' œil. À y regarder de plus près, l'énoncé ne va pas de soi. Car, somme toute, un ...
Philippe Romanski, Aïssatou Sy-Wonyu
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Creating Grand Illusions: The Art and Techniques of Trompe ...
"Creating Grand Illusions also looks at trompe l'oeil in the garden and outdoor area, as well as Peta's commissions for restaurants and other commercial spaces.
Peta Laurisen, 2000
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Trompe Loeil Interiors
Presents step-by-step instructions for creating trompe l'oeil paintings and murals, with tips on choosing a location, preparing the surface, and selecting materials.
Chris Westall, 2002
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The Art of Illusion: A Trompe L'Oeil Painting Course
Shows artists how to create stunning, three-dimensional murals on walls and furniture, from the hills of Tuscany to English country scenes.
Janet Shearer, 2002
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Trompe L' Oeil
TROMPE L' OEIL By M.E. ROBERTSON-HOON 116 all of my favorite things, Mr. Shepard," Salome raised her chin. “This time.” She hissed. “Off with you now, you' re excused.” With the fluttering of her fingertips, Salome dismissed him.
M. E. Robertson-Hoon, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TROMPE L'OEIL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term trompe l'oeil is used in the context of the following news items.
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Weisberg's trompe l'oeil at JCC's Patio Gallery
Readers know I love trompe l'oeil, the act of rendering a two-dimensional work of art so realistically that it actually looks three-dimensional, a.k.a. “real.” So after I ... «Louisville Eccentric Observer, Jul 15»
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Editor's choice: nancy reisman's 'trompe l'oeil'
Trompe l'oeil by Nancy Reisman, Tin House, 344 pages, $15.95 paperback original. The title translated from the French means “trick the eye.” It's an art term for ... «Buffalo News, Jul 15»
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Guess the Hotel with the Trompe L'Oeil Wallpaper
It's time for another rendition of Guess The Hotel! Here's how it works - we give you some hints, you drop your guesses in comments below, and we'll tell you if ... «HotelChatter, Jun 15»
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'Trompe L'Oeil,' by Nancy Reisman
Nancy Reisman's second novel, “Trompe L'Oeil,” is one such book. It opens with a family holiday in Rome. Emerging from the cool shadows of a church into the ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
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giant trompe l'oeil painting appears to break through paris highway
'le périphérique' is a three-dimensional, trompe l'oeil artwork presented on the pavement, whose 400 liters of paint used give the illusion that a huge colorful ... «Designboom, Jun 15»
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Trompe l'oeil completes restoration of RAL's stables building
Damon Pla designed a trompe l'oeil - an art technique that makes painted scenes seem real (it translates to "fool the eye") to replicate the look of the structure's ... «Cape Gazette, Jun 15»
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Ron Isaacs Creates Trompe L'oeil Sculptures That Look Good …
Disclaimer: the French term “Trompe L'oeil” directly translates to “deceive the eye,” meaning that when it comes to trompe L'oeil sculpture art, the realistic piece ... «Bustle, May 15»
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The Artistry Fails In 'Trompe L'Oeil'
Even for the most talented artists, the trompe l'oeil is one of the most difficult techniques to master. The painter has to create three dimensions out of two, ... «NPR, May 15»
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Templeton artist Stephen Price's wine country trompe l'oeil paintings …
Stephen E. Price specializes in trompe l'oeil paintings, which he creates in county businesses. At Fig Good Food in Atascadero, above, he works on a painting of ... «The San Luis Obispo Tribune, Mar 15»
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Mehdi Ghadyanloo Explores Sociopolitical Context In New Multi …
An exhibition and installation by the Iranian artist Mehdi Ghadyanloo entitled Perception will explore the concept of a multiple level Trompe l'oeil world in a new ... «ArtLyst, Feb 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Trompe l'oeil [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/trompe-loeil>. May 2024 ».
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