fin de siècle

fin de siècle

/ˌfæn də siˈeklə/

🏛️ Historical & Epochs

relating to the end of a century, especially the 19th century

fin de siècle in a sentence

“The fin de siècle atmosphere was marked by decadence and ennui.”

Origin of fin de siècle

French fin end + de of + siècle century

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