pattern

ˈpætərn
pattern: repeated decorative design or motif
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Translation of pattern into French,

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Noun

1.

design

repeated decorative design or motif
  • The wallpaper has a floral pattern.Le papier peint a un motif floral.
2.

sequence

regular and intelligible form or sequence
  • The traffic lights followed a specific pattern..Les feux de circulation suivaient un schéma spécifique.
3.

style

typical style or behavior
  • He falls into a destructive pattern every time..Il tombe dans un schéma destructeur à chaque fois.

Verb

tr.
1.

design

create something based on a model or template
  • The tailor patterned the dress after a vintage style.Le tailleur a conçu la robe d'après un style vintage.
2.

layout setup

arrange elements in a specific order or design
  • She patterned the tiles in a geometric design.Elle a arrangé les carreaux dans un motif géométrique.
3.

imitation

Rare
imitate or follow a particular style or example
Rare
  • The new policy patterns itself on successful models abroad.La nouvelle politique s'inspire de modèles réussis à l'étranger.
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Expressions with pattern: examples in English and translations in French

copier
s'inspirer de
She patterned her new dress after a vintage design.
attente
The project is in a holding pattern until we get more funding.
s'inspirer de
se modeler d'après
She patterned herself on her favorite author.
suivre un schéma
The seasons follow a pattern every year.
suivre le même schéma
The new students follow the same pattern as last year's group.
rythme de sommeil
cycle de sommeil
Her sleep pattern changed after she started her new job.

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  • pattern: repeated decorative design or motif
    (design) motif

Synonyms and analogies of pattern in English

Examples of pattern in a sentence

  • He admired the intricate pattern on the vase.
  • The artist noticed a pattern in her work.
  • Weather patterns are changing globally.
  • Her pattern of lateness was becoming a problem.
  • The pattern of his behavior was predictable.
  • The pattern for the quilt was intricate.

Translations of "pattern" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
motifnm.

They discovered a stray pattern in the data that intrigued them.

Ils ont découvert un motif inattendu dans les données qui les a intrigués.

modèlenm.

Draw the dotted line by following the pattern printed above the picture.

Trace la ligne pointillée en suivant le modèle imprimé au-dessus du dessin.

schémanm.

The climate change effects have altered the pattern of the seasonal rains.

Les effets du changement climatique ont modifié le schéma des pluies saisonnières.

patronnm.

The pattern clearly shows the shoulder width required for each size.

Le patron indique clairement la largeur de carrure à respecter pour chaque taille.

configurationnf.

Plain or pattern can be selected according to the actual requirement.

La plaine ou la configuration peut être choisie selon la condition réelle.

Verb
modelerv.

She decided to pattern her dress after the latest fashion trends.

Elle a décidé de modeler sa robe sur les dernières tendances de la mode.

imiterv.

Abraham is another father we can pattern our lives after.

Un autre père que nous pouvons imiter, c'est Abraham.

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pattern: Examples and translations in context

The new design featured a stylish crossed pattern on its exterior fabric.

Le nouveau design arborait un motif croisé élégant sur son tissu extérieur.

They pattern the fabrics with beautiful floral designs to attract more customers.

Ils décorent les tissus de beaux motifs floraux pour attirer plus de clients.

She loves to pattern the clay with intricate designs before firing it.

Elle adore orner l'argile de motifs complexes avant de la cuire.

She had a tribal pattern tattooed around her right ankle.

Elle a fait tatouer un motif tribal autour de sa cheville droite.

The unusual pattern on his shirt captured my attention during the meeting.

Le motif inhabituel de sa chemise a attiré mon attention pendant la réunion.

The stars formed a beautiful pattern that the children loved to watch.

Les étoiles formaient un magnifique motif que les enfants adoraient contempler.

She admired the pattern delicately applied to the cup's white porcelain.

Elle admirait le motif délicatement apposé sur la porcelaine blanche de la tasse.

They painted the fence in a circular pattern for a whimsical look.

Ils ont peint la clôture avec un motif en spirale pour un look fantaisiste.

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