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classique

classical

adjective noun klah-SEEK Less Common
Arts & Culture Visual Arts

Origin: Latin 'classicus' (of the first rank)

Also means

classic

Usage Note

Classique functions as both adjective and noun (masculine when a noun: un classique). It covers 'classical' in music or architecture as well as 'classic' in the sense of timeless or quintessential. La musique classique refers to Western art music broadly, not just the Classical period. Un grand classique is an iconic work or fixture.

Examples

"Bach est un compositeur classique incontournable."

Natural Translation

Bach is an essential classical composer.

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