Silhouette
September 12, 2005
1. A silhouette is the outline of a dark shape with a bright light or pale background behind it.
2. The silhouette of something is the outline that it has, which often helps you to recognize it.
(Collins Cobuild)
From Étienne de Silhouette, French finance minister in 1757, who loved the art of making cut-out figures that was very popular in France from 1730.
It’s amazing what you learn by watching the Antiques Road Show.
Posted by céline, in Words, on September 12, 2005Nice blog man! lots to learn in here...
Linking you to mine. :)
On connait pas les 'silhouettes' en France?
Posted by Phil on September 22, 2005 11:54 AMNever mind - from the .fr version I realise you were commenting on the derivation.
I had no idea there was a Monsieur Poubelle. You've got to pity his descendants.
Posted by Phil on September 22, 2005 12:03 PMPrevious: September 8, 2005
So close, yet so far >>
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