🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

artiste

Pronunciation / Transliteration: /aʁ.tist/

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Artist/ˈɑːr.tɪst/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #800 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Cet artiste expose ses peintures dans le monde entier."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who creates paintings, drawings, sculptures, or other works of art.

    "The gallery featured works by both local and internationally acclaimed artists."
  2. 2

    A person skilled at a particular task or occupation, such as a performing artist or a master craftsman.

    "She is a true artist when it comes to styling hair."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'artist' originates from the Latin 'artista', which is derived from 'ars', meaning 'art' or 'skill'. The term evolved through Old French in the 14th century before entering the English language, reflecting a shift from a focus on skill to a broader interpretation of creative expression.

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