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"Artist" in French: artiste
l'artiste
Artist in French is l'artiste — same form for masculine and feminine: un artiste, une artiste. Artiste peintre specifies a painter. Keep the final e silent in careful speech.
Gallery
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How to pronounce artiste
Say it
ar-TEEST
/aʁ.tist/
Artiste: ar-TEEST. With elision: lar-TEEST. Clear final st.
"Artist" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'artiste | the artist m/f same noun. | m/f same noun. |
| un / une artiste | an artist Article shows gender. | Article shows gender. |
| artiste peintre | painter Visual art specialty. | Visual art specialty. |
| un artiste de rue | a street artist Street performance/art. | Street performance/art. |
How to use artiste in real life
- 1Gallery
L'artiste est présente pour parler de ses toiles.
The artist is here to talk about her paintings.
L'artiste + présente (f).
- 2Career
Il veut devenir artiste à plein temps.
He wants to become a full-time artist.
Devenir artiste.
- 3Street scene
Une artiste dessine des portraits sur la place.
An artist is drawing portraits on the square.
Une artiste.
Mistakes English speakers make with artiste
Incorrect: Une artisteuse célèbre.
Correct: Une artiste célèbre.
No -euse form; artiste works for both genders.
Incorrect: Le artist expose demain.
Correct: L'artiste expose demain.
Use artiste with elision: l'artiste.
Good to know
French keeps artiste for many creative jobs; agreement shows on adjectives (connu / connue). Street artists need city permits in many places.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At an opening
ChatPal
Tu as parlé à l'artiste ?
Did you talk to the artist?
You
Oui, l'artiste m'a expliqué la série.
Yes — the artist explained the series to me.
ChatPal
Cette artiste a un vrai style.
This artist has a real style.
You
Je vais acheter une petite œuvre.
I'm going to buy a small piece.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Artist" in French
How do you say artist in French?
L'artiste (same form m/f).
Does artiste change for gender?
The noun stays artiste; use un/une and adjective agreement.
How do you say painter?
Artiste peintre or peintre.
How do you pronounce artiste?
ar-TEEST.
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