French Conversation · Level 3
88 words
French word
style
Pronunciation
IPA/stil/
Meaning
- masculine nounstyle
Example
Ton style est très moderne.
Your style is really modern.
More examples
Son style mélange classique et moderne.
His style combines classic and modern.
Core concept
A distinct pattern of choices that gives an appearance or form its recognizable character.
Common phrases
avoir du style
have a sense of style
style personnel
one's personal style
style vestimentaire
dress style
Similar words
allure: The overall impression created by someone's appearance and way of walking.
élégance: Refined and graceful good taste.
goût: A person's aesthetic preferences and sense of taste.
mode: Clothing or trends that are fashionable during a particular period.
Definition in French
Style désigne le caractère et la manière spécifiques par lesquels quelque chose est présenté ou réalisé, par exemple dans la mode, la littérature ou les arts.
Word origin
Latin stilus originally names a stylus for writing, and French style acquires its modern sense through the associated manner or form of writing.
Usage tips
- In avoir du style, style commonly praises a person's appearance or manner rather than referring only to an artistic technique.