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époque moderne

/e.pɔk mɔ.dɛʁn/
phrase★Intermediate— modern period
historical

The period in European history from the Renaissance to the present, characterized by significant cultural, scientific, and political developments.

Les inventions de l'époque moderne ont changé le monde.

The inventions of the modern period changed the world.

💡

This term is often used in historical and cultural contexts to describe the era following the Middle Ages.

Collocations

art de l'époque modernemodern artsociété de l'époque modernemodern society

Synonyms

période moderneère moderne

Antonyms

époque médiévaleépoque antique

Related Phrases

Renaissancephrase
the period of cultural rebirth in Europe
époque contemporainephrase
the current historical period

💡Pro Tip

Historical Context

Remember that 'époque moderne' refers to the period from the Renaissance to the present, not just the recent past.

⚡Gold Rule

Usage in History

Use this term when discussing European history from the 15th century onward.

📖Word Origin

From 'époque' (period) and 'moderne' (modern), referring to the historical period beginning with the Renaissance and continuing to the present.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in historical and academic contexts to describe the era of modern history.

Word Breakdown

époque
period
root
+
moderne
modern
root
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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