article de blog
In French, the phrase for "blog post" is article de blog.
A blog post is an individual piece of writing published on a blog. While article de blog is a common way to express this, you may also frequently see the term billet de blog used to refer to a single post. If you wish to describe the act of writing or maintaining a blog, use the verb bloguer.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase article de blog is composed of article (article), de (of) and blog (blog), which literally translates to "blog article".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In French-speaking Canada, the form article de blogue is used to say blog post.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural to say "blog posts", add an s to the word article to form articles de blog.
Did you know?
- The word article is a linguistic doublet of the French word orteil, meaning 'toe', as both evolved from the Latin articulus referring to a joint.
- Calling a blog post a billet is common, even though that word usually refers to a physical 'ticket' or 'note'.
- The verb bloguer treats the English word 'blog' as if it were a native French word with a Latin root.
Examples in context
- L'article de blog était très instructif.The blog post was very informative.
- La publication de blog a suscité beaucoup d'engagement.The blog post generated a lot of engagement.
- J'ai adoré ton billet sur les voyages en France!I loved your blog post about travel in France!
- J'ai rédigé un nouvel article de blogue, viens le lire!I wrote a new blog post, come read it!
- Mon dernier article sur le blogMy latest article on the blog
- Voici mon dernier article sur le blog, j'espère que ça vous plaira!Here's my latest article on the blog, I hope you'll enjoy it!
- J'ai écrit un nouvel article de blog.I wrote a new blog post.
- Cet article de blog est très intéressant.This blog post is very interesting.
- Il faut publier cet article de blog demain.This blog post must be published tomorrow.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a website.
- ChloéTu as lu mon nouvel article de blog, Lucas ?Did you read my new blog post, Lucas?
- LucasPas encore, je vais le lire ce soir.Not yet, I will read it tonight.
- ChloéJ'espère que tu aimeras les photos !I hope you like the photos!
- LucasJe suis sûr que c'est super, Chloé.I am sure it is great, Chloé.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries article, blog, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
