Ancient and Modern Synonyms in French, German and Spanish

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Ancient Terms and Modern Terminology

Ancient

"Ancient" refers to something that belongs to a distant past, often associated with civilizations, cultures, or artifacts from thousands of years ago. It typically describes eras such as Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, or Ancient Rome, and conveys a sense of antiquity and deep historical significance. In broader terms, "ancient" suggests something very old or longstanding.

Modern

"Modern" refers to something related to the present or recent times, often characterized by new developments, innovation, or contemporary trends. It is associated with the modern era, which generally began in the late 19th to early 20th century and reflects advancements in technology, thought, culture, and social norms. "Modern" conveys a sense of progress and up-to-date relevance.

French

1. Old – vieux
2. Ancient – ancien
3. Historic – historique
4. Vintage – vintage
5. Primitive – primitif
6. Archaic – archaïque
7. Antiquated – désuet
8. Past – passé
9. New – nouveau
10. Modern – moderne
11. Current – actuel
12. Present – présent
13. Present-time – temps présent
14. Present-day – actuel
15. Recent – récent
16. Contemporary – contemporain

German

1. Old – alt
2. Ancient – antik / uralt
3. Historic – historisch
4. Vintage – Vintage / altmodisch
5. Primitive – primitiv
6. Archaic – archaisch
7. Antiquated – veraltet
8. Past – Vergangenheit
9. New – neu
10. Modern – modern
11. Current – aktuell
12. Present – Gegenwart
13. Present-time – gegenwärtige Zeit
14. Present-day – gegenwärtig
15. Recent – kürzlich
16. Contemporary – zeitgenössisch

Spanish

1. Old – viejo
2. Ancient – antiguo
3. Historic – histórico
4. Vintage – vintage
5. Primitive – primitivo
6. Archaic – arcaico
7. Antiquated – anticuado
8. Past – pasado
9. New – nuevo
10. Modern – moderno
11. Current – actual
12. Present – presente
13. Present-time – tiempo presente
14. Present-day – actual
15. Recent – reciente
16. Contemporary – contemporáneo

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