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antique

/ænˈtiːk/

/ænˈtik/

Translations

antiquenoun

antiques

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antiquitéDésigne un objet ancien de valeur, notamment en art ou en mobilier.

The antique vase was the centerpiece of the auction, attracting bids from collectors around the world.

L'antiquité a été la pièce maîtresse de la vente aux enchères, attirant des offres de collectionneurs du monde entier.

Additional translations

antiquitéAu sens d'époque ou de style ancien, surtout dans les arts.

Synonyms

relic

artifact

old object

vintage item

collectible

curio

antiqueadjective

more antique

Comp.

most antique

Super.

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antiqueS'emploie pour qualifier un objet ou un style ancien; registre neutre.

The antique furniture in the living room gave the house a charming, vintage feel.

Le mobilier antique du salon donnait à la maison une atmosphère charmante et vintage.

Additional translations

ancienSe dit d'un objet très ancien, notamment lorsqu'on insiste sur l'âge plutôt que sur le style.

Synonyms

Antonyms

antiqueverb

antiqued

Past Simple

antiqued

Past Participle

antiquing

Gerund

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antiquiserEmployer en artisanat ou décoration pour donner un aspect ancien artificiel.

The craftsman decided to antique the new furniture to give it a vintage look.

L'artisan a décidé d'antiquiser le nouveau mobilier pour lui donner un aspect vintage.

Additional translations

chinerFamilier ou courant au sens de chercher ou acheter des antiquités.

Definitions

antiquenoun

An object, such as a piece of furniture or work of art, that has a high value because of its considerable age.

The antique vase was the centerpiece of the auction, attracting bids from collectors around the world.

A style or manner, as in art, that is old-fashioned or from a previous era.

The room was decorated in an antique style, with vintage wallpaper and ornate wooden furniture.

antiqueadjective

Belonging to an earlier period, style, or fashion; old-fashioned.

The antique furniture in the living room gave the house a charming, vintage feel.

Having a high value because of considerable age.

She wore an antique necklace that had been passed down through generations.

antiqueverb

To make something resemble an antique by artificial means.

The craftsman decided to antique the new furniture to give it a vintage look.

To shop for, search for, or deal in antiques.

They love to antique at flea markets every Sunday.