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existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence

abstrait

very attractive in an unusual way

séduisant

innovative, experimental, or unconventional in style or approach, especially in the arts

avant-gardiste, d'avant-garde

feeling calm and peaceful, without any disturbances or things that might be upsetting

calme

having a lot of different and often bright colors

coloré, colorée

simple in design, without a specific pattern

simple, uni

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

traditionnel

(of a picture or photograph) containing or portraying images in black and white or different shades of a single color only

monochrome

causing feelings of unease, discomfort, or concern

troublant, inquiétant

representing people, animals and objects and forms as they appear in the real world

figuratif

(of colors) not very bright or vibrant

terne

very beautiful, attractive, or impressive

sensationnel, éblouissant

the ability to recognize something with good quality or high standard, especially in art, style, beauty, etc., based on personal preferences

goût

to have a strong interest or attraction towards a particular person or thing

a type of activity, subject, etc. that one is very good at or enjoys very much

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

évoquant, qui évoque

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

fascinant

characterized by peculiar or unconventional traits, often in an endearing or charming way

original, excentrique

lacking originality or freshness

stéréotypé, banal

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

incroyable

new and unlike anything else

nouveau

a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

stéréotype

not following typical or commonly accepted practices or norms

non conventionnel, atypique

to start something new and innovative that sets an example or leads to significant advancements in a particular field or industry

to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense

agacer, déranger, offenser

a strong wish to learn something or to know more about something

curiosité

to suddenly become attentive or alert, often due to something surprising or remarkable

simple, traditional, and appealing, with a timeless quality that stays in fashion regardless of trends

classique

following a long-established, highly regarded, and standard form, style, or set of ideas

classique

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

occasion, possibilité

the quality of having the capacity to improve, succeed, or develop into something in the future

possibilité, capacité d'amélioration

used to refer to the conclusion or outcome of a situation or event

en fin de compte, finalement

to be accepted or integrated into a group of people who share a common cultural, social, or economic status

s'intégrer dans, s'adapter à

to be a good or acceptable match for someone or something's preferences, needs, or circumstances

convenir, aller

a span of time which we do not work or go to school, and spend traveling or resting instead, particularly in a different city, country, etc.

vacances

(in a hotel, etc.) an available room

chambre libre

information and statements that are mostly biased and false and are used to promote a political cause or leader

propagande

a paid announcement that draws public attention to a product or service

publicité

possessing or displaying good judgment and practicality

sensé, raisonnable

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

sensible

at the same time as what is being stated

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

vraiment

kind and nice toward other people

sympathique, gentil, gentille

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

sympathique

to help a person in performing a task, achieving a goal, or dealing with a problem

aider, assister

to be present at a meeting, event, conference, etc.

assister à

the act or process of coming together again after being separated

réunion

an event in which people meet, either in person or online, to talk about something

réunion

to show that something is true through the use of evidence or facts

prouver

to take actions to check the quality, reliability, or performance of something

tester, éprouver