Artiste (en. Artist)

[aʁ.tist]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person who expresses their creativity through a form of art.
The artist exhibited their works in a gallery.
L'artiste a exposé ses œuvres dans une galerie.
Performer in an artistic field, such as music or theater.
This artist captivated the audience with their performance.
Cet artiste a conquis le public avec sa performance.
Art professional who participates in shows or cultural events.
Street artists bring the neighborhood to life with their talents.
Les artistes de rue animent le quartier avec leurs talents.

Etymology

From the Latin 'artista', derived from 'ars', which means art.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be an artist
To show creativity or originality in one’s work.
être artiste
budding artist
A person who aspires to become an artist.
artiste en herbe
artist's way
A term that describes the unique journey or style of an artist.
jalan d'artiste

Related Words

art
The collection of human works expressing an aesthetic vision.
art
culture
The collection of knowledge, beliefs, and values shared by a group.
culture
creativity
The ability to produce original ideas or works.
créativité

Slang Meanings

An artist whose talent is recognized in the field.
That guy is a real artist, he does some crazy stuff.
Ce gars-là est un vrai artiste, il fait des trucs de fou.
An artist who takes themselves too seriously.
Stop acting like an artist, just be yourself.
Arrête de faire ton artiste, sois juste toi-même.