Meaning
frame
- A rigid structure that surrounds a picture, photo, or mirror
- A decorative border or setting (literal or figurative)
In a sentence
Ho comprato una bella cornice per la nostra foto.
I bought a nice frame for our photo.
Il quadro antico ha una cornice dorata molto preziosa.
The antique painting has a very precious golden frame.
Le colline toscane facevano da cornice al matrimonio.
The Tuscan hills served as a backdrop to the wedding.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cornice | feminine · singular |
| cornici | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Feminine noun ending in '-e', plural ends in '-i' ('cornici').
- Often used figuratively to mean 'setting' or 'backdrop' ('fare da cornice').