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No. 12,074 in French

triptyque

A "triptyque" is a three-panel artwork or composition, often hinged, that can be folded or displayed open.

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  • Nous avons étudié le triptyque célèbre de cette peinture au musée.

    We studied the famous triptych of this painting at the museum.

    In this case, 'triptyque' refers to a three-paneled artwork, often found in religious or artistic contexts.

  • Le livre se compose d'un triptyque narratif explorant trois thèmes principaux.

    The book consists of a narrative triptych exploring three main themes.

    Here, 'triptyque' is used metaphorically to denote a work structured into three distinct sections or themes.

  • La cérémonie était un triptyque qui commençait par une introduction, suivie d'un discours, puis d'un hommage musical.

    The ceremony was a triptych beginning with an introduction, followed by a speech, and then a musical tribute.

    In this example, 'triptyque' describes the event composed of three parts, emphasizing its three-part structure.

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