Also means
skill
Usage Note
Art is used both for the fine arts and for a mastered skill or craft, as in l'art de la cuisine (the art of cooking). The phrase avoir l'art de means to have a knack for something, often used ironically. In French, the Beaux-Arts refers specifically to the fine arts and to the prestigious French school of fine arts tradition.
Examples
"Elle a une passion pour l'art moderne."
Natural Translation
She has a passion for modern art.
Literal Translation
She has a passion for the-art modern
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