Art (en. Art)

/aʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Expression and creation of fine arts or applied arts.

This artist has an exceptional talent for art.

Cet artiste a un talent exceptionnel pour l’art.

Field of human activity that calls for creativity.

The museum exhibits modern and contemporary art.

Le musée expose l'art moderne et contemporain.

Technical know-how in a specific area.

The art of cooking requires a lot of practice.

L'art de la cuisine demande beaucoup de pratique.

From the Latin 'ars', which means 'skill' or 'technique'.

the art of living

Aesthetic and refined lifestyle.

l'art de vivre

a masterpiece

Work of great artistic quality.

un chef-d'œuvre

the art and the manner

Particular way of executing something.

l'art et la manière

artist

Person who practices an art.

artiste

aesthetic

Related to beauty and art.

esthétique

creativity

Ability to create or innovate.

créativité

Art as a form of life or intense personal expression.

She lives art 100%, it is a true passion for her.

Elle vit l'art à 100%, c'est une vraie passion pour elle.

Using 'art' to denote a particular skill in a field, often in an ironic way.

He has the art of negotiating like no one else.

Il a l'art de négocier comme personne d'autre.