Memes (en. Memes)
/mɛm/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A meme is a cultural element that spreads by imitation.
This meme went viral on social media.
Ce mème est devenu viral sur les réseaux sociaux.
An idea or behavior that spreads within a culture.
Memes can influence societal trends.
Les mèmes peuvent influencer les tendances de la société.
A humorous representation of a situation.
She shared a funny meme about work.
Elle a partagé un mème drôle sur le travail.
Etymology
The word 'meme' was introduced by Richard Dawkins in 1976 in his book 'The Selfish Gene'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
viral meme
A meme that spreads quickly and widely on the Internet.
mème viral
create a meme
To produce a meme often for humorous purposes.
créer un mème
share a meme
To disseminate a meme on social media.
partager un mème
Related Words
viral
That spreads quickly on the Internet.
viral
humor
Quality of what is comic or amusing.
humour
social media
Online platforms enabling social interaction.
réseaux sociaux
Slang Meanings
Reaction meme
He used a reaction meme to express his displeasure.
Il a utilisé un mème de réaction pour exprimer son mécontentement.
Inside joke meme
It's an inside joke meme that only true fans will understand.
C'est un mème à l'intérieur que seuls les vrais fans comprendront.