decorative in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for decorative in the English»French Dictionary

decorative [Brit ˈdɛk(ə)rətɪv, Am ˈdɛk(ə)rədɪv, ˈdɛkəˌreɪdɪv] ADJ

decorative border, frill

décoratif/-ive

decorative sculpture, design

ornemental

Translations for decorative in the French»English Dictionary

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richelieu à bout fleuri

brogue with decorative stitching

photophore (décoratif)

(decorative) candle holder

maie

dough trough (in lidded decorative coffer)

ornement ARCHIT, ART

decorative detail

dessin d'ornement

decorative illustration

calligraphier

to write [sth] in a decorative hand

pâtisserie

decorative moulding Brit

pâtisserie

decorative molding Am

décoratif (décorative) vase, assiettes, meubles

decorative

être une potiche

to look decorative

lustre

(decorative) ceiling light

decorative in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for decorative in the English»French Dictionary

decorative [ˈdekərətɪv, Am -t̬ɪv] ADJ

decorative

décoratif(-ive)

to look decorative iron hum

faire la potiche

Translations for decorative in the French»English Dictionary

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décoratif (-ive)

decorative

décoration

decorative art

ornemental(e) style, motif

decorative

les arts décoratifs

decorative arts

decorative Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to look decorative iron hum

faire la potiche

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Many early spindles have bases that are quite decorative.

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Many of these products may be purchased legally but it is illegal to use them for anything other than cooking and decorative purposes.

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It includes a large variety of recent and historical publications relating to fine and decorative art.

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The first phase involved renovation (1915-1917), followed by an extension (1917-1921) and then a decorative phase (1920-1926).

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The wrap is often made of a thin, light fabric, often rayon, and may feature decorative fringing on both sides.

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It was built about 1865 and features a forest of tall pinnacles and decorative trimwork on the front facade.

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The outside walls also frequently feature decorative reliefs.

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These decorative elements usually consisted of geometrical patterns and stylised plant motifs, but could include human or animal figures.

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These clocks are often highly ornate, decorative works.

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The most decorative side of the house is the shorter east elevation which has its middle three bays brought forward and given a pediment.

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