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- US Pronunciation
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- [fohv]
- /foʊv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fohv]
- /foʊv/
Definitions of fauve word
- noun fauve (sometimes lowercase) any of a group of French artists of the early 20th century whose works are characterized chiefly by the use of vivid colors in immediate juxtaposition and contours usually in marked contrast to the color of the area defined. 1
- noun fauve one of a group of French painters prominent from 1905, including Matisse, Vlaminck, and Derain, characterized by the use of bright colours and simplified forms 0
- adjective fauve of this group or its style 0
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Origin of fauve
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
1910-15; < French: wild beast, noun use of fauve wild, literally, tawny < Germanic; see fallow2
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Parts of speech for Fauve
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fauve popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
fauve usage trend in Literature
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