Publicité (en. Advertisement)

/py.bli.si.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Advertisements or campaigns created to attract consumer attention.
He saw an advertisement on television for a new car.
Il a vu une publicité à la télévision pour une nouvelle voiture.
The sector dedicated to the creation and dissemination of these communications.
She has been working in the field of advertising for five years.
Elle travaille dans le domaine de la publicité depuis cinq ans.
Communication aimed at promoting a product, service, or brand.
Advertising is essential for the launch of a new product.
La publicité est essentielle pour le lancement d'un nouveau produit.

Etymology

From the Latin 'publicitas', which means 'popularity'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To advertise
To promote a product or service.
faire de la publicité
False advertising
Advertising that is misleading.
publicité mensongère
Advertising campaign
A set of promotional actions over a specified period.
campagne de publicité

Related Words

Announcement
Communication about a product or service.
annonce
Marketing
A set of actions aimed at promoting a product.
markéting
Branding
Creation of a brand image.
branding

Slang Meanings

Ad
I saw a cool ad for a new series.
J'ai vu une pub géniale pour une nouvelle série.
Trailer
The trailer for this movie is getting a lot of buzz.
La bande-annonce de ce film fait beaucoup de pub.