sculpture sur bois
In French, wood carving is sculpture sur bois.
The term refers to the art of wood carving.
Meaning: art (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to sculpture on wood.
Which one should you use?
While sculpture sur bois refers to the art form, travail du bois is a broader term that can refer to any wood craftsmanship or woodworking.
Did you know?
- In the context of art, French distinguishes between sculpter, which is to carve a shape, and graver, which is to carve a line or an image into a surface.
- While sculpture is used for wood, French uses the word ciselure when describing the detailed carving of metal.
- While 'sculpture sur bois' is the artistic term, a French person might simply say ébénisterie if they are referring to the high-end craft of fine furniture carving.
Examples in context
- J'ai récemment découvert ma passion pour la sculpture sur bois .I recently discovered my passion for wood carving.
- Il s'intéresse à la sculpture sur bois.He is interested in wood carving.
- La sculpture sur bois est un art ancien.Wood carving is an ancient art.
- Il étudie la sculpture sur bois à l'école.He studies wood carving at school.
- Cette sculpture sur bois est vraiment magnifique.This wood carving is truly magnificent.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are visiting an art gallery.
- HugoRegarde cette belle sculpture sur bois, Manon.Look at this beautiful wood carving, Manon.
- ManonOui, l'artiste a beaucoup de talent.Yes, the artist has a lot of talent.
- HugoC'est une œuvre très complexe.It is a very complex work.
- ManonJe suis d'accord avec toi, Hugo.I agree with you, Hugo.
