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fin de siecle

/ˌfæ̃ də ˈsjɛklə/

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/ˌfæ̃ də ˈsjɛklə/C1formalart
  • ruФранцузская фраза, заимствованная в английский язык, означающая 'конец века', обычно относящаяся к концу XIX века (особенно к 1890-м годам) и ассоциирующаяся с периодом культурного декаданса, художественных инноваций и чувства усталости от мира или упадка.

A French phrase adopted into English meaning 'end of the century,' typically referring to the late 19th century (especially the 1890s) and associated with a period of cultural decadence, artistic innovation, and a sense of world-weariness or decline.

  1. C1formal

    A French term meaning 'end of the century', often used to describe the cultural and artistic period of the late 19th century, characterized by decadence, symbolism, and a sense of decline.

    ruКонец века

    • The fin de siècle period saw a flourishing of avant-garde art.
    • Many writers of the fin de siècle explored themes of decay and renewal.
    • The architecture of the fin de siècle is still admired today.