art/aʁ/
noun · A2 · Frequency 1116
nounmasculine
Meanings
art; skill, craft
Refers to creative expressions such as painting, sculpture, music, literature, as well as a particular skill or craft.
academic arts
Refers to art as an academic or professional discipline, including fine arts, performing arts, etc.
Examples
L'art demande autant de patience que de talent.
Art requires as much patience as talent.
Elle a appris l'art de réparer les meubles anciens.
She learned the art of repairing antique furniture.
Cet artisan maîtrise son art depuis plusieurs décennies.
This craftsperson has mastered their craft for several decades.
Collocations
- l’art de la négociationthe art of negotiation
- l’art dramatiquedramatic art
Common mistakes
l'art (泛指技巧时)
art (泛指技巧时不加冠词)
When art refers to skill or craft in general, the definite article is usually omitted in French.
art (发音为 /aʁt/)
art (发音为 /aʁ/)
The correct pronunciation of art is /aʁ/, the final t is silent.
Related words
synonymbeaux-artsfine arts
synonymtechniquetechnique
- antonymsciencescience
nounmasculine
Meanings
art; skill, craft
Refers to creative expressions such as painting, sculpture, music, literature, as well as a particular skill or craft.
academic arts
Refers to art as an academic or professional discipline, including fine arts, performing arts, etc.
Examples
Les arts traditionnels se transmettent souvent de génération en génération.
Traditional arts are often passed down from one generation to the next.
Elle maîtrise les arts de la négociation et de la médiation.
She has mastered the arts of negotiation and mediation.
Les arts manuels demandent de la patience et beaucoup de précision.
Craft skills require patience and a great deal of precision.