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Synonyms for al fresco

Grammar : Adv
Spell : al-fres-koh
Phonetic Transcription : ælˈfrɛs koʊ

Définition of al fresco

Origin :
  • 1753, Italian, literally "in the fresh (air)." Italian al represents a contraction of words from Latin ad "to" (see ad-) + ille "that." Alfresco also meant "painted on plaster that was still fresh or moist" (1764; see fresco).
  • adv out-of-doors
Example sentences :
  • Then I'm with you, Bagshaw, with all my heart,—and it shall be al fresco.
  • Extract from : « Stories of Comedy » by Various
  • "Dorrie and I are very fond of these al fresco meals," she observed.
  • Extract from : « Mollie's Prince » by Rosa Nouchette Carey
  • The whole had the appearance of a mid-summer and sylvan Christmas-tree al fresco.
  • Extract from : « In the South Seas » by Robert Louis Stevenson
  • The weather was all that could be desired for an al fresco festival.
  • Extract from : « Trans-Himalaya, Vol. 1 (of 2) » by Sven Hedin
  • This al fresco chat was the last of Judge North's "opportunities."
  • Extract from : « Prisoner for Blasphemy » by G. W. [George William] Foote
  • The Papist was elected, there and then, al fresco, without dissent.
  • Extract from : « Zuleika Dobson » by Max Beerbohm
  • “Just as if he were a dog,” thought Nic, as he sat down by his father and began his al fresco dinner.
  • Extract from : « First in the Field » by George Manville Fenn
  • All were delighted, and the Ladakis, in anticipation of the day of rest, arranged an al fresco feast round a great camp-fire.
  • Extract from : « Trans-Himalaya, Vol. 1 (of 2) » by Sven Hedin
  • The days of our pilgrimage are nearing their end, but our enthusiasm for this al fresco life is in no measure abating.
  • Extract from : « Afloat on the Ohio » by Reuben Gold Thwaites
  • All sat about the table-cloth, Mr. Perrowne said, "For what we are about to receive," and the al fresco repast began.
  • Extract from : « Two Knapsacks » by John Campbell

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