esquisser
French → English
(art) To sketch: to make a rough or unfinished drawing of something.
Le peintre a esquissé le portrait du roi avant de préparer ses couleurs.
(English) The painter sketched the king's portrait before preparing his colors.
J'ai esquissé le plan de la maison sur un morceau de papier.
(English) I sketched the layout of the house on a piece of paper.
(gesture) To hint: to start making a small movement or facial expression briefly.
Elle a esquissé un sourire timide en recevant le compliment.
(English) She managed a shy smile upon receiving the compliment.
Le suspect a esquissé un geste de défense quand le policier s'est approché.
(English) The suspect made a brief defensive gesture when the officer approached.
Entry ID: fr:en:esquisser · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary