French-English translations for esquisser

sketch
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Let me briefly sketch out the essential points. Permettez-moi d’esquisser brièvement les points essentiels. I usually sketch with a pen rather than a pencil.He sketched the accident, sticking to the facts as they had happened.
adumbrate

outline
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the outline of a speechWikipedia items featuring books usually outline them after giving their background
plan
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The plans for many important buildings were once publicly availableHe didnt really have a plan; he had a goal and a habit of controlSeen in plan, the building had numerous passageways not apparent to visitors
sketch outLet me briefly sketch out the essential points. Permettez-moi d’esquisser brièvement les points essentiels. This report seems to be trying to sketch out the main points of the next document to be prepared in connection with the climate change summit (COP 16). Ce rapport semble tenter d'esquisser les grandes lignes du prochain document relatif au sommet sur les changements climatiques (COP 16). I sketched out the trees and the lake before adding texture and colour to the scene.