drapery in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for drapery in the English»French Dictionary

I.drapery [Brit ˈdreɪp(ə)ri, Am ˈdreɪp(ə)ri] N (decorative)

drapery

tentures fpl

II.draperies N

draperies npl Am:

draperies

rideaux mpl

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drapery in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for drapery in the English»French Dictionary

drapery <-ries> [ˈdreɪpəri] N

1. drapery no pl (arranged fabric):

drapery

drapé m

2. drapery no pl Brit:

drapery (fabric goods)

étoffe f

drapery (for men)

chemiserie f

drapery (for women)

bonneterie f

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He was particularly successful in the rendering of rustling silk and satin dresses and draperies.

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The drapery on the figure runs in one sweep from head to foot.

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Following his brother's death in 1831, he became much more involved with the newspaper, giving up the drapery business.

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The ceiling is engraved with a blossoming lotus flower, 8 musical apsarases, 2 attending apsarases and tassel and drapery patterns.

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Because it was not easy to wear a toga without tripping over it or trailing drapery, some variations in wrapping served a practical function.

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In the 1980s, the theatre's auditorium was repainted and the seating and draperies were replaced by salvage from a cinema.

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A new administration usually selects an oval carpet, new drapery, the paintings on the walls, and some furniture.

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Despite his commitment to sport, he held desperately on to his drapery business throughout his life.

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The drapery of these figures is dynamically carved, and their thin faces and tense eyes add to their pathetic expressions.

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The sculptor's style is characterised by a subtle treatment of draperies, which are both heavy and intricate.

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