kitsch in French
kitsch in French is kitsch, quétaine, kitch — kitsch means art or decoration seen as tacky, overly sentimental, or in poor taste, often enjoyed ironically.
kitsch in French
kitsch
Of art and decor: of questionable aesthetic value; excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.
quétaine
Of art and decor: of questionable aesthetic value; excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.
kitsch
Art, decorative objects, and other forms of representation of questionable artistic or aesthetic value; a representation that is excessively sentimental, overdone, or vulgar.
kitch
Art, decorative objects, and other forms of representation of questionable artistic or aesthetic value; a representation that is excessively sentimental, overdone, or vulgar.
What does "kitsch" mean?
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noun Art or decoration seen as tacky, overly sentimental, or in poor taste, often enjoyed ironically.
"Her apartment was full of kitsch — plastic flamingos, snow globes, velvet paintings."
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adj Deliberately tacky, gaudy, or over-sentimental in style.
"The motel had a wonderfully kitsch neon sign out front."
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kitsch in a sentence
- Her apartment was full of kitsch — plastic flamingos, snow globes, velvet paintings.
- The motel had a wonderfully kitsch neon sign out front.
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What is "kitsch" in French?
"kitsch" in French is kitsch, quétaine, kitch. kitsch means: Art or decoration seen as tacky, overly sentimental, or in poor taste, often enjoyed ironically.
How do you use "kitsch" in a sentence?
Example: "Her apartment was full of kitsch — plastic flamingos, snow globes, velvet paintings." In French, "kitsch" is kitsch, quétaine, kitch.
Are there other ways to say "kitsch" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "kitsch": kitsch, quétaine, kitch.
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