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    Contemporaine (en. Contemporary)

    /kɔ̃.tɑ̃.pɔ.ʁɛn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who lives at the same time as someone else.
    My grandfather was a contemporary painter of Picasso.
    Mon grand-père était un peintre contemporaine de Picasso.
    Related to the current period, modern times.
    Contemporary music uses innovative techniques.
    La musique contemporaine utilise des techniques innovantes.
    Related to modern ideas, trends, or styles.
    Contemporary art attracts many enthusiasts.
    L'art contemporain attire beaucoup d’amateurs.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'contemporaneus' meaning 'of the same time'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    contemporary art
    Art that reflects the ideas and values of our time.
    art contemporain
    contemporary music
    Musical genre that uses modern elements.
    musique contemporaine
    contemporary literature
    Writings produced in the context of modern times.
    littérature contemporaine

    Related Words

    contemporary
    Term that designates a current period or thing.
    contemporaine
    modernity
    Condition of being modern, living in the present world.
    modernité
    trend
    Current direction or evolution in a field.
    tendance

    Slang Meanings

    Very avant-garde art or music.
    This painting is so contemporary, it's almost a joke.
    Ce tableau est tellement contemporain, c'est presque du foutage de gueule.
    Current trend, often perceived as ephemeral.
    Her outfit is very contemporary, I don't know if it will last.
    Sa tenue est très contemporaine, je ne sais pas si ça va durer.