vignette
To make, as an engraving or a photograph, with a border or edge gradually fading awayTo make, as an engraving or a photograph, with a border or edge gradually fading away.
» Each vignette adds something distinct to the film.
AlanF_US · Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FRMeaning
1 sensesTo make, as an engraving or a photograph, with a border or edge gradually fading away.
Examples
4 sentencesEach vignette adds something distinct to the film.
Her new book takes the form of a series of vignettes.
A vignette is a short written description or a brief scene in a movie or play.
ruВиньетка - это краткое письменное описание или маленькая сцена в фильме или спектакле. — carlosalberto
deEine Vignette ist eine kurze schriftliche Beschreibung oder eine kleine Szene in einem Film oder Theaterstück. — carlosalberto
Rather than depicting patriotic vignettes, Jackson concentrated on the quiet stoicism of people in pursuit of a better life.
Origin
First attested in 1751. From French vignette, diminutive of vigne (“vine”), from Latin vīnFirst attested in 1751. From French vignette, diminutive of vigne (“vine”), from Latin vīnea, from vīnum (“wine”). Replaced earlier Middle English vynet.
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Forms
vignettes, vignetting, vignetted, vignettedWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle