Ad (en. Ad)

/a.de/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A promotional message designed to attract attention.
I saw an ad for the new car online.
J'ai vu un ad pour la nouvelle voiture sur internet.
A method of commercial communication.
Ads on social media are very targeted.
Les ads sur les réseaux sociaux sont très ciblées.
A commercial aired on television or radio.
Ads during the Super Bowl are often the most creative.
Les ads pendant le Super Bowl sont souvent les plus créatives.

Etymology

Abbreviation of 'advertisement' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to advertise
To promote a product or service.
faire de la pub
false advertising
Advertising that misleads.
publicité mensongère
to create a buzz
To create significant media attention around a product.
faire le buzz

Related Words

advertising
Information intended to promote something.
publicité
advertiser
Person or company that funds an advertisement.
annonceur
advertising campaign
Set of marketing actions to promote a product.
campagne publicitaire

Slang Meanings

To announce something quickly.
I just made an ad for our event on Insta.
J'ai juste fait un ad pour notre événement sur Insta.
Let's say when talking about a poorly made ad.
This ad is really bad, they should have chosen better actors.
Cette ad est vraiment ratée, ils auraient dû mieux choisir les acteurs.