fin de siècle
fin de siècle
Occurring at the end of a century, especially the 19th century (when traditional values were in a state of upheaval). This French phrase means "end of century." A work like "The Importance of Being Earnest" can help us to better understand fin de siècle sensibilities.
See also: DE, fin
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- the turn of the century
- the turn of the century/year
- turn of the century
- last-ditch defense/effort
- century
- century note
- angry young man
- acid
- acid test
- acid test, the