L'art (en. Art)

/laʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Any human activity that involves aesthetic creation.

Modern art challenges traditional norms.

L'art moderne remet en question les normes traditionnelles.

A collection of artistic productions or creative expressions.

The art of dance requires years of practice.

L'art de la danse nécessite des années de pratique.

A specific know-how or talent in a given field.

She has the art of convincing people.

Elle possède l'art de convaincre les gens.

From the Latin 'ars', which means 'technique' or 'skill'.

the art of living

A lifestyle that prioritizes aesthetics and pleasure.

l'art de vivre

to create art

To create or produce an artistic work.

faire de l'art

art for art's sake

The idea that art does not need practical or moral justification.

l'art pour l'art

artist

A person who practices a form of art.

artiste

work

An artistic production of an artist.

œuvre

aesthetic

Related to beauty and art.

esthétique

To have talent in a specific area.

This guy really has art in his hands.

Ce gars a vraiment de l'art dans ses mains.

To do something in a very stylish or original way.

His new painting is art, truly unique!

Son nouveau tableau est de l'art, vraiment unique!