Antique (en. Antique)

/ɑ̃.tik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An art or collectible object of great antiquity.

I found a beautiful antique at a flea market.

J'ai trouvé une magnifique antique dans une brocante.

Furniture or decorations that date from a certain age, often from the past.

His house is filled with antiques from the 18th century.

Sa maison est remplie d'antiques du XVIIIe siècle.

Quality of an object that testifies to its antiquity.

The patina of this antique gives it a unique charm.

La patine de cette antique lui donne un charme unique.

From the Latin 'antiquus' which means ancient.

antique in itself

Refers to something that has collector's value.

antique en soi

family heirloom

An old object passed down from generation to generation.

antique de famille

antique market

Place where old objects are bought and sold.

marché aux antiques

antique dealer

Person who buys and sells antique objects.

antiquaire

antiquity

Ancient period or collection of old objects.

antiquité

vintage

Term used to designate old but well-preserved objects or clothing.

vintage

Refers to an object that has increased in value over time.

This old guitar has become an antique; it's worth a fortune now.

Cette vieille guitare est devenue une antique, elle vaut une fortune maintenant.

Used to talk about something old and outdated.

This fashion is so antique that it looks like a museum.

Cette mode est tellement antique qu'on dirait un musée.