sketch

US /sketʃ/
UK /sketʃ/
"sketch" picture
1.

croquis, esquisse

a rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture

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He made a quick sketch of the landscape.
Il a fait un rapide croquis du paysage.
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The artist prepared several sketches before starting the final painting.
L'artiste a préparé plusieurs croquis avant de commencer la peinture finale.
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2.

aperçu, description sommaire

a brief written or spoken account or description

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He gave a brief sketch of his life story.
Il a donné un bref aperçu de son histoire de vie.
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The report provided a general sketch of the economic situation.
Le rapport a fourni un aperçu général de la situation économique.
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3.

sketch, saynète

a short humorous play or piece of writing

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The comedy show featured several hilarious sketches.
Le spectacle comique présentait plusieurs sketchs hilarants.
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They performed a funny sketch about daily life.
Ils ont interprété un sketch amusant sur la vie quotidienne.
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1.

esquisser, croquer

make a rough drawing of

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She began to sketch the old building.
Elle a commencé à esquisser le vieux bâtiment.
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Can you sketch out your idea on the whiteboard?
Pouvez-vous esquisser votre idée sur le tableau blanc ?
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2.

esquisser, décrire brièvement

give a brief account or general outline of

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The speaker will sketch the history of the region.
L'orateur esquissera l'histoire de la région.
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He quickly sketched out a plan for the project.
Il a rapidement esquissé un plan pour le projet.
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