style
/stil/
The French word for style is style.
The noun style refers to the manner of creating, doing or presenting something, particularly in the context of art or architecture. It can also be used to indicate a person's or a thing's characteristic mode of expression.
Meaning: manner of creating, doing, or presenting something, especially a work of architecture or art (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/stil/
Did you know?
- In modern French slang, saying c'est stylé is a common way to say something is 'cool' or 'trendy', moving beyond the formal world of art.
- The word style is a double borrowing. While it comes from the Latin 'stilus', it is also linked to the Ancient Greek 'στῦλος', which referred to a physical pillar or column.
- While style is used for art, French uses the word allure to describe the specific 'style' of a person's walk or physical carriage.
Examples in context
- Festoyez avec style !Celebrate in style!This example shows how to use style in an imperative sentence.Tatoeba #12712376 by Rovo, translation #437368 by FeuDRenais
- Ce n'est pas son style.It's not his style.This example shows how to use style to talk about someone's preferences.Tatoeba #1664386 by sacredceltic, translation #1664104 by Spamster
- Ce n'est pas ton style.It's not your style.This example shows how to use style to talk about your own preferences.Tatoeba #1664388 by sacredceltic, translation #1664103 by Spamster
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Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are visiting a modern art museum.
- EmmaJ'aime beaucoup le style de ce peintre.I really like this painter's style.
- LucasMoi aussi, c'est un style très original.Me too, it is a very original style.
- EmmaLucas, est-ce que tu préfères le style classique ?Lucas, do you prefer the classical style?
- LucasNon, je préfère ce style moderne.No, I prefer this modern style.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry style, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries style, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
