Populaire
Example: Cette chanson est très populaire auprès des jeunes.
Definition
"Populaire" describes something that is well-liked or favored by a large number of people. It often refers to cultural phenomena, ideas, or items that appeal widely, such as a song that is very popular among young people.
Etymology
The word "populaire" comes from the Latin word "popularis," meaning 'of the people.' It entered French through Old French, maintaining its connection to the idea of something belonging to or favored by the general public. Did you know? The root 'populus' in Latin means 'people,' which highlights the communal aspect embedded in "populaire."
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"Populaire" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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