L'antique (en. The antique)

/lɑ̃.tik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An ancient object of historical value and interest.

This statue is an antique dating from the 2nd century.

Cette statue est un antique qui date du IIe siècle.

Material, work, or art that dates back to a very ancient time.

His living room is decorated with antiques from various civilizations.

Son salon est décoré d'antiques issus de différentes civilisations.

The collection of works and objects from ancient history.

The museum displays several antiques from ancient Egypt.

Le musée expose plusieurs antiques de l'Égypte ancienne.

From Latin 'antiquus', meaning ancient.

to go old-fashioned

To visit a store specializing in ancient objects.

aller à l'antique

antique market

A place where ancient and collectible objects are sold.

marché aux antiques

antiquity

Period of history before the Middle Ages, often associated with Greek and Roman civilizations.

antiquité

collection

A collection of objects grouped around a common theme, often of value.

collection

Refers to a retro style or fashion.

This dress has a very trendy antique look.

Cette robe a un look antique très tendance.

To have a particular taste for ancient objects.

She is really antique in her decoration choices.

Elle est vraiment antique dans ses choix de décoration.