French Conversation · Level 12
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French word
baroque
Pronunciation
IPA/baʁɔk/
Meaning
- adjectivebaroque
Example
J'écoute de la musique baroque.
I listen to baroque music.
More examples
La décoration baroque de ce café est très chargée.
The baroque decoration in this cafe is very elaborate.
Core concept
An elaborate arrangement whose ornament seems to spill beyond simple, orderly shapes.
Common phrases
musique baroque
music in the baroque style
style baroque
baroque style
décoration baroque
baroque ornamentation
Similar words
surchargé: So full of decoration or elements that it feels cramped.
chargé: Packed with details or decoration, creating a heavy impression.
kitsch: Flashy and cheap-looking, with poor taste.
Definition in French
Qui qualifie quelque chose de richement orné et souvent complexe dans ses détails, évoquant l'exubérance décorative.
Word origin
The French word baroque derives from Portuguese barroco, meaning an irregular pearl, before being applied to elaborate artistic forms.
Usage tips
- Beyond music and art history, baroque can describe a complex or over-elaborate style, such as a baroque plot or explanation.