How do you say "It is a large painting." in French?

"It is a large painting." in French is "C'est une grande peinture.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘It is a large painting.’ in French

Q: What does "C'est une grande peinture." mean in English?

"C'est une grande peinture." means "It is a large painting." in English. Usage tip: [C'est] is a very common way to identify or present something: [C'est une grande peinture], [C'est une photo], [C'est un détail important]. Use it when you're pointing out what something is.

C'est une grande peinture.

say ay ewn grahnd pan-TYOOR

[say ay ewn grahnd pan-TYOOR]

💬 Usage Tip: [C'est] is a very common way to identify or present something: [C'est une grande peinture], [C'est une photo], [C'est un détail important]. Use it when you're pointing out what something is.

Phrase Breakdown

C'est

say ay

it is / this is

A very common expression used to identify or describe something.

Example

C'est intéressant.

It is interesting.

Words in this phrase

[say]

it / this

The first part of c’est, used to identify or describe something.

Example

C' est une œuvre très colorée.

It is a very colorful artwork.

est

[ay]

The verb être in the expression c’est.

Example

C'est un portrait moderne.

It is a modern portrait.

Une grande peinture

ewn grahnd pan-TYOOR

a big painting

A noun phrase describing a painting that is large in size.

Example

C'est une grande peinture moderne.

It is a large modern painting.

Words in this phrase

une

[ewn]

Feminine singular article used with peinture.

Example

Une composition simple peut être très forte.

A simple composition can be very powerful.

grande

[grahnd]

large / big

Describes the size of something feminine, such as peinture.

Example

Une grande zone sombre attire le regard.

A large dark area attracts the eye.

peinture

[pan-TYOOR]

painting

A visual artwork made with paint.

Example

La peinture mélange le rouge et le noir.

The painting mixes red and black.

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