TABLEAU


Meaning of TABLEAU in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈtæbləu ]

n. (pl. tableaux) 1 a picturesque presentation. 2 = TABLEAU VIVANT. 3 a dramatic or effective situation suddenly brought about. øtableau curtains Theatr. a pair of curtains drawn open by a diagonal cord. [F, = picture, dimin. of table: see TABLE]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.