French Conversation · Level 53
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French word
moderniste
Pronunciation
IPA/modɛʁnist/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)modernist
Example
Mon professeur est moderniste.
My teacher is a modernist.
More examples
On le qualifie parfois de moderniste en art.
He is sometimes described as a modernist in art.
Core concept
An advocate of modernism, linking new forms and ideas with a break from artistic tradition.
Similar words
modernisme: A movement in art or architecture marked by new styles and ideas.
innovateur: A person who creates and introduces new technologies or methods.
Definition in French
Personne qui adhère aux idées et aux styles du modernisme, notamment en art, en architecture ou en littérature.
Word origin
The noun moderniste is built from modernisme and the productive suffix -iste, which commonly denotes an adherent or practitioner.
Usage tips
- Moderniste is often a noun in art, architecture, and literature, whereas everyday claims about modern style usually use moderne as an adjective.
Opposites
- traditionalistetraditionalistnoun
- conservateurconservativenoun
Related words
- modernisationmodernizationnoun
- modernisermodernizeverb