Affiches (en. Posters)
/a.fiʃ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A printed document displayed for informational or advertising purposes.
The concert posters were plastered on every wall in the city.
Les affiches du concert étaient placardées sur tous les murs de la ville.
A graphic representation designed to attract attention.
The movie poster caught the attention of many passersby.
L'affiche du film a attiré de nombreux passants.
A visual medium often used in marketing.
Advertising posters are essential for promoting products.
Les affiches publicitaires sont essentielles pour la promotion des produits.
Etymology
The word 'poster' comes from the verb 'to post', which means to publish or display.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make posters
Producing documents to promote an event.
faire des affiches
movie poster
An image used to promote a film.
affiche de cinéma
electoral posters
Documents used to promote a candidate during an election.
affiches électorales
Related Words
to display
To expose text or an image for people to see.
afficher
advertising
The action of making something known through means of communication.
publicité
information
Data or news on a given subject.
information
Slang Meanings
Creative and striking posters often used in informal discussions.
Look at these posters, they are really fresh and stylish!
Regarde ces affiches, elles sont vraiment fraîches et stylées!
Posters that are not taken seriously, used for fun.
The posters from our group were jokes, but everyone laughed.
Les affiches de notre groupe étaient des blagues, mais tout le monde a rigolé.