Contemporains (en. Contemporaries)

/kɔ̃.tɑ̃.pɔ.ʁɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

People living in the same era.

The contemporaries of Voltaire often debated his ideas.

Les contemporains de Voltaire ont souvent débattu de ses idées.

A group of artists or authors active at the same time.

The contemporaries of Picasso were influenced by his innovative style.

Les contemporains de Picasso ont été influencés par son style innovant.

From the Latin 'contemporaneus', composed of 'con-' and 'temporaneus', meaning 'of the same time'.

contemporary artists

Artists who create works in the current era.

les artistes contemporains

contemporary thought

Ideas and philosophies that are in vogue at a given time.

pensée contemporaine

contemporary

Relating to the same period.

contemporain

era

A time period characterized by special events or conditions.

époque

Young people today.

Contemporaries do not always understand the values of previous generations.

Les contemporains ne comprennent pas toujours les valeurs des générations précédentes.

Members of current culture.

Contemporaries often tackle taboo subjects in their works.

Les contemporains abordent souvent des sujets tabous dans leurs œuvres.