portray
port
ˈpɔrt
pawrt
ray
reɪ
rei
British pronunciation
/pɔːˈtreɪ/

Définition et signification de « portray » en anglais

to portray
01

décrire, peindre

to describe something or someone through words
Complex Transitive: to portray sb/sth as sth | to portray sb/sth [adj]
to portray definition and meaning
example
Exemples
In his speech, the politician portrays his opponent as incompetent and untrustworthy.
Dans son discours, le politicien dépeint son adversaire comme incompétent et indigne de confiance.
02

incarner, jouer

to play the role of a character in a movie, play, etc.
Transitive: to portray a character
to portray definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He was chosen to portray the iconic historical figure in the epic biopic, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Il a été choisi pour incarner la figure historique emblématique dans le biopic épique, démontrant sa polyvalence en tant qu'acteur.
03

dépeindre, représenter

to depict or represent someone or something in a work of art, literature, or other forms of expression
Transitive: to portray a situation or quality
example
Exemples
The documentary aims to portray the historical events with accuracy and depth.
Le documentaire vise à dépeindre les événements historiques avec précision et profondeur.
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