L’art (en. Art)

/laʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Activity that involves creating works with aesthetic value.

The art of painting has evolved over the centuries.

L'art de la peinture a évolué au fil des siècles.

Know-how, mastered technique in a field.

He has the art of cooking well.

Il a l'art de bien cuisiner.

Form of personal or collective expression.

Theater is a living art.

Le théâtre est un art vivant.

From Latin 'ars, artis' which means 'skill, trade, art'.

the art of living

The art of leading a pleasant and balanced existence.

l'art de vivre

to create a work of art

To create something artistic.

faire œuvre d'art

art for art's sake

The idea that art does not need justification outside of itself.

l'art pour l'art

artist

A person who practices an artistic activity.

artiste

work

Artistic or literary production.

œuvre

beauty

Quality of an object or person that pleases the mind and the senses.

beauté

Art as a reference to something extraordinary.

This painting is really art!

Ce tableau est vraiment l'art !

Using 'art' to describe an exceptional skill or know-how.

He has the knack for DIY, that's for sure!

Il a l'art du bricolage, ça c'est sûr!