vertu

vɛrˈtuː

Definition

Definition of vertu - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

love of art

Rare

love of or taste for fine art objects

Rare

Her vertu was evident in her exquisite collection.

aesthetics

artistry

art

Rare

artistic quality

Rare

The vertu of the painting was undeniable.

artistry

craftsmanship

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with vertu

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.

objet de vertu

object valued for its craftsmanship or beauty

The museum displayed an exquisite objet de vertu.

Origin of vertu

Old French, vertu (virtue)

Examples of vertu in a sentence

She displayed her vertu through her antique collection.
The sculpture's vertu captivated the audience.
Critics praised the vertu of his latest work.

View all translations of vertu

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:goût pour les objets d'art, valeur artistique, ...
German:Kunstliebe, künstlerische Qualität, ...
Italian:amore per l'arte, virtù, ...
Spanish:amor al arte, calidad artística, ...
Portuguese:amor pela arte, qualidade artística, ...
Chinese:艺术品的热爱, 艺术品质, ...
Japanese:美術愛好, 芸術的な質, ...
Arabic:ذوق فني رفيع, جَوْدة فَنِّيَّة, ...
Hebrew:אַהֲבַת אָמָּנוּת, אֵיכוּת אֻמָּנוּתִית, ...
Russian:любовь к искусству, художественное качество, ...
Ukrainian:любов до мистецтва, художня якість, ...
Hindi:कला प्रेम, कलात्मकता, ...
Bengali:ভার্চু, শিল্পগুণ, ...
Catalan:amor per l'art, qualitat artística, ...
Czech:sběratelství, mistrovství, ...
Danish:kunstinteresse, kunstnerisk kvalitet, ...
Dutch:kunstliefde, artistieke kwaliteit, ...
Greek:αγάπη για την τέχνη, καλλιτεχνική ποιότητα, ...
Hungarian:műgyűjtés, művészi érték, ...
Khmer:ចំណង់ចំណូលចិត្តចំពោះវត្ថុសិល្បៈល្អប្រណិត, គុណភាពសិល្បៈ, ...
Korean:예술 애호, 예술성, ...
Persian:عشق به هنر, هنر, ...
Polish:miłość do sztuki, wartość artystyczna, ...
Portuguese (BR):amor pela arte, qualidade artística, ...
Romanian:dragoste pentru artă, calitate artistică, ...
Swedish:konstsamlarintresse, konstnärlig kvalitet, ...
Thai:ความรักในศิลปะ, คุณภาพทางศิลปะ, ...
Turkish:sanat sevgisi, sanatsal değer, ...
Vietnamese:tình yêu nghệ thuật, chất lượng nghệ thuật, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “v”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of vertu - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Expressions with vertu

Origin of vertu

Terms related to vertu

Examples of vertu in a sentence

View all translations of vertu

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery