tableau
Translation
tableau, scene, picture
Examples
The play ended with a striking tableau.
The play ended with a striking tableau.
The final scene was a beautiful tableau of family life.
The final scene was a beautiful tableau of family life.
Grammar Patterns
a tableau of (sth.) a picturesque scene of (sth.) The final scene was a beautiful tableau of family life.
Similar Words
scene, picture, diorama, spectacle
Etymology
From French 'tableau', meaning 'picture, board', a diminutive of 'table'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'table' on a stage where actors freeze to create a living picture or scene.