French translation of daubing is 
barbouiller

Meaning of "daubing" in English

"Daubing" refers to the act of applying a substance, such as paint or mud, to a surface in a rough or hasty manner. This term is often used to describe an imprecise or unrefined application, where the substance is spread or smeared without attention to detail or technique. In a broader sense, "daubing" can also refer to the markings or patches left as a result of this action, often characterized by a lack of uniformity. It is frequently used in artistic contexts to describe a style that is more concerned with expressiveness than precision.

Meaning of "barbouiller" in French

"Barbouiller" is a French verb that conveys similar meanings to "daubing"; it involves smearing, staining, or covering a surface with a substance in a careless or unrefined way. The term is often used when describing a messiness to the application, such as smudges or blotches left from painting or applying makeup without precision. It can also mean to soil or dirty something with a substance. While primarily used in artistic contexts, "barbouiller" may also refer, colloquially, to describing someone’s speech as garbled or unclear.

Pronunciation of "daubing" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈdɔːbɪŋ/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "daubing" can vary slightly depending on regional accents or dialects, particularly between American and British English. Generally, the difference is subtle, mainly in the vowel sound of the first syllable, which might be slightly more rounded in some British dialects.

Pronunciation of "barbouiller" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /baʁ.bu.je/

Pronunciation Variations: There are minor variations in the pronunciation of "barbouiller" depending on the region in France. The “r” might be more guttural in parts of France, while it might be softer in other francophone regions. Generally, the pronunciation remains consistent across different dialects.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The child was daubing the canvas with bright colors. (L'enfant barbouillait la toile de couleurs vives.)

2. She spent the afternoon daubing paint on the wall. (Elle a passé l'après-midi à barbouiller de la peinture sur le mur.)

3. The walls were covered with daubing strokes that resembled modern art. (Les murs étaient couverts de coups de barbouillage qui ressemblaient à de l'art moderne.)

4. He criticized the artist for merely daubing instead of painting properly. (Il a critiqué l'artiste pour s'être contenté de barbouiller au lieu de peindre correctement.)

5. The village houses had a traditional look with white daubing on wooden frames. (Les maisons du village avaient un aspect traditionnel avec du barbouillage blanc sur les cadres en bois.)

6. The little girl, daubing her cheeks with mud, looked mischievous. (La petite fille, barbouillant ses joues de boue, avait l'air espiègle.)

7. His attempts at decorating ended up with random daubing all over the walls. (Ses tentatives de décoration ont abouti à du barbouillage aléatoire sur tous les murs.)

8. The graffiti artist was caught daubing the train with colorful tags. (L'artiste graffiti a été surpris en train de barbouiller le train avec des tags colorés.)

9. Daubing on the cake with too much frosting made it look messy. (Barbouiller le gâteau avec trop de glaçage le faisait paraître désordonné.)

10. In the face painting booth, children were eagerly daubing their faces with glitter. (Dans le stand de maquillage, les enfants barbouillaient joyeusement leurs visages avec des paillettes.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "daubing" in English

Synonyms: smearing, smudging, splattering, blotting, staining, besmirching, smearing, plastering, painting, brushing.

Antonyms: cleansing, cleaning, refining, polishing, perfecting, purifying, enhancing, clarifying, smoothing, tidying.

Similar Words: painting, plastering, brushing, smearing, coating, blotting, covering, slathering, marking, splashing.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "barbouiller" in French

Synonyms: salir, maculer, étaler, badigeonner, tâcher, napper, encrasser, recouvrir, tartiner, déformer.

Antonyms: nettoyer, purger, épurer, clarifier, fignoler, polir, affiner, perfectionner, lisser, cirer.

Similar Words: étaler, maculer, enduire, garnir, tartiner, salisser, badigeonner, barbouiller, peindre, frotter.

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