moderne/mɔ.dɛʁn/
adjective · A2 · Frequency 2873
adjective
Meanings
modern
Used to describe things related to the current era, common in both everyday and written contexts.
Examples
Mon frère travaille dans un bureau moderne.
My brother works in a modern office.
Ce quartier moderne attire de nombreux étudiants.
This modern neighbourhood attracts many students.
Le musée moderne propose une exposition interactive.
The modern museum is presenting an interactive exhibition.
Collocations
- un bâtiment modernea modern building
Common mistakes
une maison modernee
une maison moderne
The adjective moderne does not take an extra 'e' unless it is feminine singular.
Related words
antonymdémodéold-fashioned; outdated
adjective
Meanings
modern
Used to describe things related to the current era, common in both everyday and written contexts.
Examples
Les bâtiments modernes consomment souvent moins d'énergie.
Modern buildings often consume less energy.
Des méthodes modernes facilitent le travail des chercheurs.
Modern methods make researchers' work easier.
Les musées modernes proposent parfois des expositions interactives.
Modern museums sometimes offer interactive exhibitions.