No. 12,074 in French
triptyque
A "triptyque" is a three-panel artwork or composition, often hinged, that can be folded or displayed open.
In a sentence
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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