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figuratively
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figurativement, de manière figurative
in a way that is more imaginative, symbolic and not its literal meaning
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.
She was figuratively on fire during the competition, winning every round with ease.
Elle était figurativement en feu pendant la compétition, remportant chaque tour avec facilité.
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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.
Although known for abstraction, she began working more figuratively in recent years.
Bien que connue pour l'abstraction, elle a commencé à travailler plus figurativement ces dernières années.
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