No. 1,474 in French
classiques
"Classiques" in English means "classics" (referring to works or things of lasting value and timeless quality).
In a sentence
Les œuvres de Molière sont des classiques de la littérature.
The works of Molière are classics of literature.
In this sentence, 'classiques' is used as a plural noun to refer to well-regarded and timeless works, emphasizing their cultural or intrinsic value.
Nous avons étudié les pièces classiques au cours de théâtre.
We studied the classical plays in the theater class.
Here, 'classiques' functions as an adjective describing the type of plays, indicating that they belong to a traditional or historically significant genre.
Cette mélodie est un exemple classique de leur style de composition.
This melody is a classic example of their compositional style.
In this context, 'classiques' is used adjectivally in its singular form as 'classique,' which conveys that the melody is a representative instance of a particular style, highlighting its archetypal nature.
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