Populaire (en. Popular)

/pɔ.pylɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Relating to the people, which is common.
This festival is very popular in the city.
Ce festival est très populaire dans la ville.
Loved, appreciated by the public.
This song became popular in the 90s.
Cette chanson est devenue populaire dans les années 90.
Refers to an opinion or idea widely accepted.
He has popular opinions on social media.
Il a des opinions populaires sur les réseaux sociaux.

Etymology

From Latin 'popularis,' which means 'belonging to the people.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

popular men
Well-known and appreciated people within society.
hommes populaires
popular culture
A set of practices, ideas, and artistic expressions widely spread.
culture populaire
popular ideas
Beliefs or opinions widely accepted by the public.
idées populaires

Related Words

populism
A political movement that claims to represent the people.
populisme
popularity
The state of being popular, general appreciation.
popularité
popular
Plural of the word 'popular,' referring to several appreciated elements.
populaires

Slang Meanings

Known in the community, famous.
He is really popular in our neighborhood; everyone knows him.
Il est vraiment populaire dans notre quartier, tout le monde le connaît.
Trendy, fashionable.
This trend is very popular among young people right now.
Cette mode est très populaire chez les jeunes en ce moment.