De reclame
Example: De reclame op televisie trekt veel aandacht van jongeren.
Definition
"De reclame" refers to advertisements or commercials used in marketing to promote products or services. It involves persuasive messages designed to attract the attention of potential customers, as in the phrase 'De reclame op televisie trekt veel aandacht van jongeren,' meaning TV commercials attract much attention from young people.
Etymology
The word "de reclame" comes from the French word 'réclame,' which means a public announcement or advertisement. It entered Dutch from French, reflecting the historical influence of French on marketing and advertising terminology. Did you know? The term originally related to calling out to attract attention, similar to a street vendor’s shout.
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"De reclame" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Marketing - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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