classical

classique

Qui suit des idées ou des styles autrefois répandus et encore respectés.

En anglais simple : Following ideas or styles that were widely used in the past and are still respected.

• The building follows a classical style.
• They studied classical theories of economics.
• Classical physics explains how a swinging pendulum moves.

Synonymes : traditional

Contraires : modern

Expressions courantes : classical theory, classical physics, classical methods

classique

Qui suit des règles artistiques ou littéraires reconnues, dans un style simple, soigné et élégant.

En anglais simple : Following respected rules of art or writing, with a simple, careful, and elegant style.

• She teaches classical dance.
• The sculpture has a calm, classical beauty.
• His writing combines classical elegance with clear modern language.

Synonymes : refined

Expressions courantes : classical dance, classical beauty, classical form

versé dans les classiques

Qui connaît très bien les langues et les écrits de la Grèce et de la Rome antiques.

En anglais simple : Knowing a great deal about the languages and writings of ancient Greece and Rome.

• Her father was a classical scholar.
• The classical students could read both Greek and Latin.
• A classical specialist helped explain the ancient poem.

Expressions courantes : classical scholar, classical student, classical specialist