La tête d'affiche
Example: Le groupe est la tête d'affiche du festival cette année.
Definition
"La tête d'affiche" refers to the main or headline act at a music festival or concert, typically the most popular or well-known performer that attracts the largest audience and serves as the primary attraction of the event.
Etymology
The phrase "la tête d'affiche" literally translates to "the head of the poster" in French. It originated from the practice of putting the most important performer's name or image at the top of promotional posters to draw attention, making it synonymous with the main attraction in a lineup.
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