contour in German is der Umriss (noun).
- outline, contour
- Die äußere Linie oder Form von etwas.
- Eine skizzenhafte Darstellung oder Beschreibung von etwas.
Example:
- Der Umriss des Berges war am Horizont zu sehen.
- Sie zeichnete den Umriss eines Gesichts.
- Ein grober Umriss des Plans wurde vorgestellt.
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