Usage Note
Moderne is invariable in form for masculine and feminine. It is used for contemporary style, technology, and ideas. The noun modernité means 'modernity', and the verb moderniser means 'to modernise'. In art history, les Modernes refers to those who championed contemporary styles over classical ones.
Examples
"Cet immeuble a un style très moderne."
Natural Translation
This building has a very modern style.
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