Moderne
Example: Cette maison a un design très moderne et lumineux.
Definition
"Moderne" refers to a style or approach that is contemporary, current, or reflecting the present time, often characterized by innovation and new ideas. In the example phrase, it describes a house with a very modern and bright design, emphasizing up-to-date aesthetics.
Etymology
The word "moderne" comes from the Latin 'modernus', meaning 'just now' or 'recent'. It entered French to describe things of the present time as opposed to the past. Did you know? The term was popularized during the Renaissance to distinguish contemporary styles from classical ones.
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"Moderne" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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