artistique
/aʁ.tis.tik/
The French word for artistic is artistique.
artistique is an adjective used to describe someone or something that possesses creative skill.
Meaning: having creative skill (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective artistique is the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. To form the plural, add an 's' to create artistiques.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /aʁ.tis.tik/ and consists of three syllables.
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'artistic' can be a general compliment, the phrase C'est très artistique can sometimes be used sarcastically in French to describe something messy or chaotic.
- In French social contexts, calling someone an artiste can be a coded way of saying they are theatrical, dramatic or behave in an exaggerated manner.
- French uses the adjective artistique to describe certain types of gymnastics, such as gymnastique artistique, which English translates as 'artistic gymnastics'.
Examples in context
- En outre, elle a un sens artistique.In addition, she has an artistic flair.This sentence is useful for describing someone who has an artistic flair using artistique.Tatoeba #6388333 by nimfeo, translation #6082071 by carlosalberto
- Je n'ai absolument aucun talent artistique.I have absolutely no artistic skills.This sentence is useful for stating a lack of artistic skills using artistique.Tatoeba #4993093 by franlexcois, translation #2358850 by CK
- Il est attiré par tout ce qui est artistique.He has an affinity for all things artistic.This sentence is useful for expressing an affinity for things that are artistic using artistique.Tatoeba #10490717 by lbdx, translation #6907496 by swolesuki
- C'est une exposition artistiqueIt's an artistic exhibition.
- Son travail est d'une grande beauté esthétiqueHis/her work has great aesthetic beauty.
- Elle est très créativeShe is very artistic.
- La danse classique est très artistique.Classical dance is very artistic.
- J'aime explorer mon côté créatif.I enjoy exploring my artistic side.
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Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are discussing a home decoration project.
- EmmaJe veux un style plus artistique pour le salon.I want a more artistic style for the living room.
- LucasC'est une bonne idée, Emma.That's a good idea, Emma.
- EmmaTu penses que Lucas est assez artistique pour nous aider ?Do you think Lucas is artistic enough to help us?
- LucasOui, je peux t'aider avec les couleurs.Yes, I can help you with the colors.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “artistic” translations and entries artistique, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.