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.
See also:
  • 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