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Définition et signification de « figuratively » en anglais

figuratively
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figurativement, de manière figurative

in a way that is more imaginative, symbolic and not its literal meaning 
figuratively definition and meaning
informations grammaticales
Exemples
When he said his heart was broken, he meant it figuratively, not that he had a medical issue. 

Quand il a dit que son cœur était brisé, il le disait figurativement, pas qu'il avait un problème médical.

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figurativement

(in art) in a style that depicts real-world objects, people, or scenes, as opposed to abstract forms 
Exemples
The artist paints figuratively, often drawing from childhood memories. 

L'artiste peint figurativement, s'inspirant souvent de souvenirs d'enfance.

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