beaux arts
noun | /beaux arts/
Foreign Words & PhrasesFrenchMEDIUM
the fine arts (painting, sculpture, architecture, etc.)
Literal meaning:
"fine arts"
beaux arts
noun | /beaux arts/
Foreign Words & PhrasesFrenchMEDIUMthe fine arts (painting, sculpture, architecture, etc.)
Literal meaning:
"fine arts"
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Examples
"She studied the beaux arts at the conservatory."
"The museum's beaux arts collection included classical sculptures."
Mnemonic Trick
beaux = beautiful, arts = arts → fine arts
Source: Foreign Words & PhrasesAdded: 9/28/2025
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