Van Gogh
Van Gogh is the French way to say Van Gogh (name).
The phrase refers to the name Van Gogh.
Meaning: Van Gogh (name)
Did you know?
- In French, the name is often pronounced with a soft 'g' like 'j' in 'je', rather than the hard 'g' used in Dutch.
- The name Van Gogh is frequently used in French to represent the archetype of the 'artiste maudit' or the cursed artist.
- While the surname is Dutch, French art historians often refer to his specific style as 'van goghien' when using it as an adjective.
Examples in context
- Van Gogh souffrait de maladie mentale.Van Gogh suffered from mental illness.This sentence is useful for discussing the mental illness of Van Gogh.Tatoeba #10974026 by lbdx, translation #10241484 by Hybrid
- Il imitait les œuvres de Van Gogh.He imitated the works of Van Gogh.This sentence is useful for describing how someone imitated the works of Van Gogh.Tatoeba #136568 by hortusdei, translation #289854 by CK
- Van Gogh a-t-il vraiment coupé une de ses oreilles ?Did Van Gogh really cut off one of his ears?This sentence is useful for asking a question about whether Van Gogh cut off one of his ears.Tatoeba #4039079 by mervert1, translation #4039065 by mervert1
- Je suis en train de lire une biographie de Vincent van Gogh.I'm reading a biography of Vincent van Gogh.
- Connaissez-vous l'œuvre de Vincent Willem van Gogh ?Are you familiar with the work of Vincent Willem van Gogh?
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Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are visiting an art museum.
- ChloéRegarde ce tableau de Van Gogh.Look at this painting by Van Gogh.
- GabrielIl est magnifique, ce Van Gogh.This Van Gogh is magnificent.
- ChloéC'est mon artiste préféré.He is my favorite artist.
- GabrielMoi aussi, j'adore son style.Me too, I love his style.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
