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modern

UK
/ˈmɒd.ən/
US
/ˈmɑː.dɚn/

Translations

modernadjective
more modern
Comp.
most modern
Super.
UK
/ˈmɒd.ən/
US
/ˈmɑː.dɚn/
The museum features modern art from the 21st century.
Le musée présente de l’art moderne du XXIe siècle.
moderneS’emploie pour ce qui utilise les techniques, idées ou équipements les plus récents.
The new office building has a modern design with open spaces and smart technology.
Le nouvel immeuble de bureaux a un design moderne avec des espaces ouverts et des technologies intelligentes.
modernePour le style d’architecture, de mobilier ou de décoration.
Her apartment is decorated in a modern style with minimalist furniture.
Son appartement est décoré dans un style moderne avec du mobilier minimaliste.
moderneEn linguistique historique, pour la période récente de développement d’une langue.
Modern English is markedly different from Old English in both vocabulary and grammar.
L’anglais moderne diffère nettement de l’ancien anglais tant par le vocabulaire que par la grammaire.
Synonyms
contemporary
current
up-to-date
fashionable
new
recent
state-of-the-art
avant-garde
Antonyms
ancient
outdated
old-fashioned
modernnoun
moderns
pl
UK
/ˈmɒd.ən/
US
/ˈmɑː.dɚn/
Additional translations
moderneNom rare pour désigner une personne adepte des idées ou des modes de vie modernes.
Synonyms
contemporary
modernist
progressive
avant-gardist

Definitions

modernadjective
Relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past.
The museum features modern art from the 21st century.
Characterized by or using the most up-to-date techniques, ideas, or equipment.
The new office building has a modern design with open spaces and smart technology.
Denoting a style of architecture, furniture, or decoration with simple, clean lines and a lack of ornamentation.
Her apartment is decorated in a modern style with minimalist furniture.
Of or relating to a later stage in the historical development of a language, especially from around 1500 to the present.
Modern English is markedly different from Old English in both vocabulary and grammar.
modernnoun
A person who advocates or practices a modern way of living or thinking.
The gallery was filled with moderns who appreciated contemporary art.
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