How to Say ‘On canvas’ in French
Sur toile
sewr twahl
[sewr twahl]
💬 Usage Tip: Short and useful art phrase. You can add it after the medium: 'une peinture sur toile'.
🇫🇷 In France: Medium and support are important in French art vocabulary.
Phrase Breakdown
Sur
[sewr]
on
A preposition indicating position or support.
La peinture est sur un grand mur blanc.
The painting is on a large white wall.
toile
[twahl]
canvas
The fabric support commonly used for paintings.
L’artiste travaille sur toile avec de l’acrylique.
The artist works on canvas with acrylic paint.
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