noun🔗ShareCouvre-lit, dessus-de-litThe topmost covering of a bed, often functioning as a blanket; a coverlet."After a long day, she pulled the soft counterpoints over herself and fell asleep almost instantly. "Après une longue journée, elle tira le doux couvre-lit sur elle et s'endormit presque instantanément.materialitemwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContrepointsA melody added to an existing one, especially one added to provide harmony whilst each retains its simultaneous identity; a composition consisting of such contrapuntal melodies."The band created interesting counterpoints with the saxophone and trumpet, making the song sound richer and more complex. "Le groupe a créé des contrepoints intéressants avec le saxophone et la trompette, rendant la chanson plus riche et plus complexe.musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContrepointsAny similar contrasting element in a work of art."The architect used rough stone walls as counterpoints to the smooth glass windows in the modern house, creating visual interest. "L'architecte a utilisé des murs en pierre brute comme contrepoints aux fenêtres en verre lisse de la maison moderne, créant ainsi un intérêt visuel.artmusicliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContrepoints, points opposésAn opposite point.""While my sister argues for a later curfew, my parents usually offer strong counterpoints about responsibility and safety." "Alors que ma sœur plaide pour un couvre-feu plus tardif, mes parents avancent généralement de solides contrepoints concernant la responsabilité et la sécurité.pointphilosophylogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareComposer un contrepointTo compose or arrange such music."The music professor asked the students to counterpoints a simple melody with a flowing bass line in their next assignment. "Le professeur de musique a demandé aux étudiants de composer un contrepoint à une mélodie simple avec une ligne de basse fluide dans leur prochain devoir.musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContredire, objecterTo serve as an opposing point against."The student's detailed research counterpoints the teacher's initial assumption about the project. "Les recherches détaillées de l'étudiant contredisent l'hypothèse initiale du professeur sur le projet.pointcommunicationphilosophylogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
