Translating depicted

Angela D.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

In the final sentence why is dépeignait not given as an alternative verb. It seems more precise than représentait.

Asked 3 years ago

CélineKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Bonjour Angela,

In French, 'dépeindre' is used to describe somebody or something in writing or when talking but not about a visual description, i.e. a painting.

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

Like53 years ago

Angela D.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Merci.

Like03 years ago

In the final sentence why is dépeignait not given as an alternative verb. It seems more precise than représentait.

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