autotune
autotune is the French term for the English phrase autotune.
In a musical context, autotune refers to the digital effect used to correct a singer's pitch or to produce a robotic sound. To describe the act of applying this effect to a vocal track, speakers often use the phrase mettre de l'autotune. Additionally, the English noun is frequently converted into a French verb by adding the suffix -er, resulting in autotuner.
Did you know?
- The term autotune has entered French political discourse, where critics use it as a metaphor for politicians who 'tune' their speeches to sound more appealing.
- In French slang, if someone is described as being autotuné, it can jokingly imply they are being 'fake' or 'artificial' in their personality, much like the robotic sound.
- In French, the expression mettre de l'autotune follows the same grammatical pattern as mettre du sucre (adding sugar), treating the digital effect like a physical ingredient added to a recipe.
Examples in context
- J'ai utilisé l'autotune pour améliorer ma voix dans ma dernière chanson.I used autotune to enhance my voice in my latest song.
- La correction automatique de la voix est couramment utilisée dans l'industrie de la musique.Voice autotune is commonly used in the music industry.
- Il utilise l'autotune pour sa voix.He uses autotune for his voice.
- On entend beaucoup d'autotune sur ce morceau.There is a lot of autotune on this track.
- Tu préfères l'autotune ou une voix naturelle ?Do you prefer autotune or a natural voice?
Example conversation
Two friends are listening to a new pop song in a cafe.
- ManonTu aimes cette chanson ?Do you like this song?
- LucasNon, je n'aime pas trop l'autotune.No, I don't really like the autotune.
- ManonC'est vrai, c'est un peu trop robotique.True, it's a bit too robotic.
- LucasExactement, je préfère les voix authentiques.Exactly, I prefer authentic voices.
