Question

What does the word 'artiste' mean?

• A. a person who does skilled work
• B. a person who creates works of art, especially paintings or drawings
• C. a professional entertainer such as a singer, a dancer or an actor
• D. a person who teaches painting or drawing

Answer 1

Answer:

C. a professional entertainer such as a singer, a dancer or an actor

The word "artiste" refers to a professional performer or entertainer, especially a:

• Singer 🎤

• Dancer 💃

• Actor 🎭

• Musician 🎵

Example:

• She is a famous artiste in the film industry.

  • അവൾ ചലച്ചിത്രരംഗത്തെ പ്രശസ്ത കലാകാരിയാണ്.

Why the other options are wrong?

❌ a person who does skilled work → an artisan
❌ a person who creates works of art, especially paintings or drawings → an artist (painter, sculptor, etc.)
❌ a person who teaches painting or drawing → an art teacher