French Conversation · Level 172
15 words
French word
antiquité
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃tikite/
Meaning
- feminine nounancient times
Example
Les monuments datent de l'antiquité.
The monuments date from ancient times.
More examples
Les archéologues étudient les objets de l'Antiquité.
Archaeologists study the objects of antiquity.
Core concept
The deep age of a thing made visible through an ancient monument, artwork, or other valued remnant.
Common phrases
dans l'antiquité
in antiquity
l'antiquité romaine
Roman antiquity
les vestiges de l'antiquité
remains of antiquity
Similar words
période: A span of time with a defined beginning and end.
époque: A distinct historical era marked by shared features.
passé: Time or events that have already ended.
civilisation: The shared culture and way of life of a people or region.
Definition in French
Caractère de ce qui est très ancien; mot employé aussi pour désigner des objets d'art anciens.
Word origin
The French noun antiquité continues Latin antiquitas through Old French and retains the sense of great age associated with antiquus, 'old'.
Usage tips
- Capitalized l'Antiquité commonly names the historical ancient world, while une antiquité or des antiquités usually refers to an old collectible or artwork.