antique
/ˌænˈtik/ nom B1En français : antique
- An old object perceived as having value because of its aesthetic or historical significance.
- An object of ancient times.
- The style or manner of ancient times, used especially of Greek and Roman art.
- An old person.
- A style of type of thick and bold face in which all lines are of equal or nearly equal thickness.
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Dans la bibliothèque
Danglars, however, while possessing a great admiration for the antique, as it was understood during the time of the Directory, entertained the most sovereign contempt for the simple elegance of his wife’s favorite sitting-room, where, by the way, he was never permitted to intrude, unless, indeed, he excused his own appearance by ushering in some more agreeable visitor than himself; and even then he had rather the air and manner of a person who was himself introduced, than that of being the presenter of another, his reception being cordial or frigid, in proportion as the person who accompanied him chanced to please or displease the baroness.
The afternoon light slanted through the dusty windowpane, casting long, geometric shadows across the cluttered expanse of Eleanor’s antique mahogany desk.
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