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    Contemporain (en. Contemporary)

    /kɔ̃tɑ̃pɔʁɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Relating to the current or recent period.
    Contemporary art is distinguished by its new trends.
    L'art contemporain se distingue par ses nouvelles tendances.
    Who lives or exists at the same time as another person or thing.
    Contemporary writers tackle modern themes.
    Les écrivains contemporains abordent des thèmes modernes.
    Related to recent events in history.
    Contemporary society faces many challenges.
    La société contemporaine fait face à de nombreux défis.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'contemporaneus', meaning 'of the same time'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    contemporary art
    An art form that reflects the concerns of current society.
    art contemporain
    contemporary architecture
    Architectural style of modern buildings constructed recently.
    architecture contemporaine
    contemporary literature
    Literary works written in the current era.
    littérature contemporaine

    Related Words

    contemporaneity
    State of being contemporary.
    contemporanéité
    modernity
    Characteristic of what is modern.
    modernité
    current affairs
    Contemporary events or subjects.
    actualité

    Slang Meanings

    Art that goes out of style quickly.
    This painting, although contemporary, is already considered outdated.
    Ce tableau, bien qu'il soit contemporain, est déjà considéré comme ringard.
    Trendy lifestyle.
    His clothing choices reflect a contemporary taste.
    Ses choix vestimentaires reflètent un goût contemporain.