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    L'affiche (en. The poster)

    /la.fiʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An advertising medium often glued to a wall.
    The concert poster was hung at the entrance of the theater.
    L'affiche du concert était accrochée à l'entrée du théâtre.
    A document that presents visual information.
    The students created a poster for their project on the environment.
    Les élèves ont créé une affiche pour leur projet sur l'environnement.
    A symbol or illustration representing a concept.
    The campaign poster shows a panda to raise awareness for species protection.
    L'affiche de la campagne montre un panda pour sensibiliser à la protection des espèces.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'afficher', derived from the Latin 'affixare' which means 'to fix'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be on the poster
    To be present at a public event or promotion.
    être sur l'affiche
    To have the poster
    To possess the printed version of a promotional document.
    avoir l'affiche

    Related Words

    Display
    The act of putting something in view for the public.
    affichage
    Poster designer
    A person who creates or uses posters.
    affichiste

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the spotlight, to be well regarded.
    He is really in the spotlight with his new movie.
    Il est vraiment sur l'affiche avec son nouveau film.
    To get noticed.
    She did everything to be in the spotlight at the party.
    Elle a tout fait pour être sur l'affiche à la soirée.