mosaïque
/mo.za.ik/feminine
The English word 'mosaic' is translated into French as mosaïque.
mosaïque refers to an artwork. It can also be used figuratively to describe a jumble or medley of diverse elements, similar to the French concepts of pêle-mêle or mélange. Additionally, the word can function as an adjective meaning 'of or relating to Moses'.
Meaning: artwork (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun mosaïque is feminine. When referring to a single mosaic, you use the feminine indefinite article une mosaïque.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables and is pronounced /mo.za.ik/.
Did you know?
- When used as an adjective to describe the laws of Moses, the word mosaïque is a homonym of the art form, despite having an entirely different etymological root in Latin.
- While mosaïque usually refers to art, it also describes the 'pixelated' blur used in French media to hide a person's identity.
Examples in context
- Assurez-vous que les organes sexuels soient obscurcis par un effet mosaïque.Please ensure the genitals are obscured by a mosaic effect.This sentence shows how to use mosaïque to describe a digital obscuring effect.Tatoeba #473095 by sacredceltic, translation #328373 by fcbond
- Le monde de la pensée est une mosaïque de visions, exprimées au travers du langage.The world of thinking is a mosaic of visions, expressed through language.This sentence demonstrates the figurative use of mosaïque to describe a collection of diverse elements.Tatoeba #11876692 by zogwarg, translation #3418843 by al_ex_an_der
- la loi mosaïqueThe Law of Moses, the Mosaic LawThis sentence shows the use of mosaïque as an adjective referring to the Law of Moses.
- Le musée expose une magnifique mosaïque romaine datant du IIIe siècle.The museum exhibits a magnificent Roman mosaic from the 3rd century.
- J'ai vu une superbe mosaïque sur le mur de cette galerie d'art.I saw a superb mosaic on the wall of that art gallery.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are visiting an art museum.
- GabrielRegarde cette magnifique mosaïque au sol !Look at this magnificent mosaic on the floor!
- ChloéC'est incroyable, les détails sont très fins.It's incredible, the details are very fine.
- GabrielJe me demande combien de temps a pris cette mosaïque.I wonder how long this mosaic took.
- ChloéSûrement des années de travail patient.Surely years of patient work.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mosaic” translations and entries mosaïque, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mosaïque, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
