🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

livre d'images

Pronunciation / Transliteration: livre d'images

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Picture Book/ˈpɪk.tʃər bʊk/
nounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"L'enfant a adoré son livre d'images."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A book containing many illustrations or pictures, often aimed at children.

    "The child eagerly flipped through the colorful pages of the picture-book."
  2. 2

    A book that tells a story primarily through images rather than text.

    "The picture-book captivated the young audience with its vibrant illustrations."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'picture book' combines 'picture', derived from the Latin 'pictura', meaning 'painting', and 'book', from Old English 'bōc', which referred to a written work. The concept evolved in the 19th century as illustrated books became popular for children, emphasizing visual storytelling.

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