musée d'art
The English phrase "art museum" is translated into French as musée d'art.
The phrase refers to a building where artistic works are kept and displayed for the public to see.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is literally a museum of art.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using this phrase with certain prepositions, the articles contract. To say "to the art museum", the preposition à and the article le combine to form au musée d'art. To say "of the art museum", the preposition de and the article le combine to form du musée d'art.
Did you know?
- In France, many musées are housed in hôtels particuliers, which were grand private townhouses of the nobility rather than purpose-built galleries.
- The word musée is etymologically linked to the 'Muses', the nine goddesses of inspiration in Greek mythology.
- The French word curateur for a museum curator was historically an anglicism, as the traditional French term was conservateur.
Examples in context
- S'il pleut, on ira au musée d'art.If it rains, we will go to the art museum.This sentence is useful for showing how to express a conditional plan involving the musée d'art.Tatoeba #3260193 by nimfeo, translation #3260194 by CM
- Elle est allée au musée d'art en taxi.She went to the art museum by taxi.This sentence is useful for describing a method of transport used to reach the musée d'art.Tatoeba #7853474 by Aiji, translation #4790387 by CK
- Si vous voulez aller au musée d'art, prenez ce bus.If you want to go to the art museum, take this bus.This sentence is useful for providing directions to the musée d'art.Tatoeba #11642672 by Aiji, translation #4211126 by CK
- Lors de votre visite à Paris, ne manquez pas de visiter le célèbre Musée des Beaux-Arts.During your visit to Paris, make sure to visit the famous Musée des Beaux-Arts.
- Hier, je suis allé visiter le Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris. Les expositions étaient incroyables !Yesterday, I visited the Museum of Modern Art in Paris. The exhibitions were amazing!
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Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are planning their weekend in Paris.
- EmmaEst-ce qu'il y a un musée d'art près d'ici ?Is there an art museum near here?
- NathanOui, le grand musée d'art est à dix minutes.Yes, the big art museum is ten minutes away.
- EmmaC'est parfait, j'aimerais beaucoup le visiter.That's perfect, I would really like to visit it.
- NathanAlors, nous irons au musée d'art demain.Then, we will go to the art museum tomorrow.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries musée, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
