state of the art in French
state of the art in French is de pointe, dernier cri, nec plus ultra — state of the art means using the most advanced methods or technology currently available.
state of the art in French
de pointe
At the highest level of development at a particular time; cutting-edge.
dernier cri
At the highest level of development at a particular time; cutting-edge.
nec plus ultra
At the highest level of development at a particular time; cutting-edge.
dernier cri
The condition of scientific or technical knowledge, particularly the peak or highest level thereof, at a particular time. [from early 20th c.]
état de l'art
The condition of scientific or technical knowledge, particularly the peak or highest level thereof, at a particular time. [from early 20th c.]
What does "state of the art" mean?
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adjective Using the most advanced methods or technology currently available.
"The hospital has a state-of-the-art imaging suite."
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noun The highest level of development reached in a field at a given time.
"This model represents the state of the art in weather forecasting."
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state of the art in a sentence
- The hospital has a state-of-the-art imaging suite.
- Their state-of-the-art recording studio cost four million.
- This model represents the state of the art in weather forecasting.
- In patent law, the state of the art is everything already made public before the filing date.
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What is "state of the art" in French?
"state of the art" in French is de pointe, dernier cri, nec plus ultra. state of the art means: Using the most advanced methods or technology currently available.
How do you use "state of the art" in a sentence?
Example: "The hospital has a state-of-the-art imaging suite." In French, "state of the art" is de pointe, dernier cri, nec plus ultra.
Are there other ways to say "state of the art" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "state of the art": de pointe, dernier cri, nec plus ultra, état de l'art.
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