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Describes something that is very modern, progressive, or ahead of its time. It is often used for art, technology, or ways of thinking.
Der Film besticht durch seine avancierte Kameraführung.
The film impresses with its advanced camerawork.
The word comes from the French verb 'avancer', which means 'to advance' or 'to progress'. Therefore, 'avanciert' (advanced/avant-garde) describes something that is very progressive or ahead of its time.
Der Architekt ist für seine avancierten Entwürfe bekannt.
The architect is known for his avant-garde designs.
'Avanciert' (advanced/avant-garde) is a word used in elevated language. It is used especially in intellectual, artistic, and academic circles to express a high degree of modernity or complexity.
Die Diskussion im Seminar war intellektuell sehr avanciert.
The discussion in the seminar was intellectually very advanced.
The adjective often describes abstract or creative things. Typical combinations are 'eine avancierte Technik' (an advanced technique), 'avancierte Kunst' (avant-garde art), 'ein avanciertes Konzept' (an advanced concept), or 'avanciertes Denken' (advanced thinking).
Das Museum zeigt eine Ausstellung über avancierte Kunst des 21. Jahrhunderts.
The museum is showing an exhibition on avant-garde art of the 21st century.
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'modern' and 'avanciert' both describe something progressive or current. 'modern' is the normal, general word and fits many everyday situations. 'avanciert' sounds more elevated and stronger: it often means that something is especially advanced, sophisticated, or ahead of its time. 'avanciert' is often used for art, technology, or ways of thinking. For a new office, you would usually say 'modern'; for a very advanced method, 'avanciert' may be more precise.
Das Museum zeigt avancierte Kunst, die viele Besucher überrascht.
The museum shows avant-garde art that surprises many visitors.
Ich suche für das Wohnzimmer einen modernen Tisch.
I'm looking for a modern table for the living room.