English–French

“avant-garde” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/avɑ̃gaʁdist/

Example

Ce designer est avant-gardiste.

This designer is avant-garde.

Illustration for avant-gardiste (avant-garde)

How to say “avant-garde” in French

“Avant-garde” in French is avant-gardiste.

A person or creation that stands at the front of daring new directions in art, style, or thought.

Full entry for avant-gardiste: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with avant-gardiste

Il écoute de la musique avant-gardiste.

He listens to avant-garde music.

Tips for using avant-gardiste

  • French uses avant-gardiste beyond the arts for bold new ideas, but it still suggests a deliberately unconventional style rather than mere modernity.

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