Artistes (en. Artists)
/aʁ.tist/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person who practices an art, particularly the visual arts or performance.
Contemporary artists explore new forms of expression.
Les artistes contemporains explorent de nouvelles formes d'expression.
An individual who is talented in a creative field, whether it be music, dance, theater, etc.
She is an outstanding artist in the field of dance.
Elle est une artiste remarquable dans le domaine de la danse.
A member of a performing or performance group.
Circus artists are often very versatile.
Les artistes du cirque sont souvent très polyvalents.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'artista', meaning 'skilled' or 'expert in a trade'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
budding artist
A novice person showing potential in an artistic field.
artiste en herbe
committed artist
An artist who uses their work to express an opinion or advocate for a cause.
artiste engagé
arts and performances
A field that encompasses all forms of art and performance.
arts et spectacles
Related Words
work
Artistic creation of an artist.
œuvre
creativity
Ability to invent or create new ideas.
créativité
inspiration
Stimulation that drives artistic creation.
inspiration
Slang Meanings
Creative genius.
That's the work of a true creative genius.
Ça, c'est le travail d'un vrai génie créatif.
Bohemian.
He lives like a bohemian, always surrounded by artists.
Il vit comme un bohemian, toujours entouré d'artistes.