modern

• Qui appartient au présent ou à une époque récente ; qui utilise les idées, les styles ou les technologies les plus récents.

Relating to the present time or recent times; using the latest ideas, styles, or technology.

1. A2formal

   Relating to the present time or recent times, as opposed to the past.

   actuel, moderne

   • Modern technology has changed the way we communicate.
   • She lives in a modern apartment in the city center.
   • Modern art often challenges traditional ideas.

   Synonymescontemporarycurrentlatter-daypresentpresent-dayrecent

   Antonymesancientantiquatedarchaicoldoutdatedpast

2. Contemporary styleA2formal

   Using or characterized by current styles, methods, or ideas.

   Style contemporain

   • The house has a modern design with clean lines.
   • He prefers modern furniture over antique pieces.
   • Modern architecture emphasizes function and simplicity.

   Synonymescontemporarycurrentfashionablelatestnewpresent-daytrendyup-to-date

   Antonymesantiquatedarchaicdatedobsoleteold-fashionedoutdatedoutmodedtraditional

3. Up-to-dateB1informal

   Using the latest technology, ideas, or methods.

   Moderne (à la pointe)

   • The company uses modern manufacturing techniques.
   • She keeps her skills modern by taking online courses.
   • Modern medicine has greatly increased life expectancy.

   Synonymesadvancedcontemporarycurrentcutting-edgeinnovativelatestnewpresent-dayrecentup-to-date

   Antonymesantiquatedarchaicdatedobsoleteold-fashionedoutdatedoutmoded

• Nom désignant une personne qui soutient ou suit les idées, les styles ou les tendances modernes, en particulier dans l'art, l'architecture ou la culture.

A noun referring to a person who advocates or follows modern ideas, styles, or trends, especially in art, architecture, or culture.

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1. Contemporary personB2formal

   A person living in or characteristic of the present time, especially one who embraces current trends and ideas.

   Personne moderne

   • The moderns often reject traditional values in favor of innovation.
   • He considers himself a modern, always up to date with technology.
   • The exhibition contrasted the works of the ancients with those of the moderns.

   Synonymescontemporary