artist
gb/ˈɑɹtɪst/ us/ˈɑɹtɪst/
A2
Anglais
~ 1300
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A2
entity
1
Person who makes art
Someone who makes art like pictures, paintings, or sculptures.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is an artist
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'artist' with 'artiste', which in English usually refers to a performer, especially in entertainment contexts.
Synonymes
creator (More general; can refer to anyone who makes something, not only art.)
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painter (Refers specifically to someone who paints; a type of artist.)
Antonymes
non-artist (A person who does not make art.)
Collocations
professional artist
|talented artist
|local artist
|street artist
|famous artist
Thèmes
art
|culture
|professions
|arts_entertainment
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The gallery is hosting an exhibition by a young artist.
- She became a full-time artist after leaving her corporate job.
- Many artists struggle to make a living from their work.
- The artist used bright colors to capture the energy of the city.
Exemples pédagogiques
- My sister is an artist.
- The artist painted a big tree.
- He wants to be an artist.
- That artist makes beautiful pictures.
Nom
B1
entity
2
Performer in creative arts
Someone who is very good at music, dance, acting, or another art that people watch or listen to.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is an artist
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners think 'artist' only means someone who paints; it can also mean a performer in music or other arts.
Synonymes
performer (Broad term for someone who entertains an audience; not always artistic.)
Antonymes
amateur (Someone who performs without professional skill or training.)
Collocations
recording artist
|musical artist
|circus artist
Thèmes
entertainment
|music
|performance
|arts_entertainment
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The singer is one of the most popular recording artists in the country.
- She’s a circus artist who specializes in aerial silks.
- The festival features artists from around the world.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He is a famous music artist.
- She is an artist in the circus.
- The artist danced on the stage.
Nom
informal
B2
entity
3
Highly skilled person
Someone who is very good at doing something, even if it is not art.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is an [activity] artist
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may take the informal usage literally and think it refers to visual arts rather than high skill in any field.
Synonymes
expert (Formal and broad; does not carry the artistic or playful tone.)
Antonymes
novice (Someone with little skill or experience in an activity.)
Collocations
con artist
|escape artist
Thèmes
daily life
|skills
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- He's a real con artist, so be careful.
- The chef is an artist in the kitchen.
- She’s an escape artist when it comes to getting out of chores.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He is a con artist.
- My father is an artist with cars.
- She is an artist at cooking.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
artist
API
GB/ˈɑɹtɪst/
US/ˈɑɹtɪst/
Syllabes et accentuation
artist (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (artist)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: artist
- Plural: artists
Famille de mots
Forms
artists
noun
Related words
Expressions
escape artist
1/ɪskˈeɪp ˈɑɹtɪst/
fixed phrase
Performer who escapes restraints
A person who can get free from locked places or ropes as entertainment or skill.
Exemples
- The escape artist amazed the audience by breaking free from chains underwater.
- He’s an escape artist when it comes to avoiding boring meetings.
recording artist
1/ɹɪkˈɔɹdɪŋ ˈɑɹtɪst/
fixed phrase
Musician who records music
A singer or musician who makes music for people to buy or listen to online.
Exemples
- The recording artist released her new album last week.
- He is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time.
con artist
1/kˈɑn ˈɑɹtɪst/
fixed phrase
informal
Person who cheats others
A person who tricks people to get money or something they want.
Exemples
- The police arrested a con artist who was running a fake lottery scheme.
- She lost all her savings to a smooth-talking con artist.
con artist
2/kˈɑn ˈɑɹtɪst/
fixed phrase
Person who cheats others
Someone who tricks people to get their money or things.
Exemples
- The famous con artist was finally caught by the police.
- She wrote a book about her life as a former con artist.