boomer
The French phrase 'boomer' is used to say 'boomer' in English.
The term is a slang expression used to refer to a person born during the post-World War II baby boom. In modern usage, it is often employed to mock or dismiss older people perceived to have outdated views or perspectives.
When do people say it?
The term mirrors the English usage, where it is frequently used as a dismissive retort toward older generations.
Did you know?
- In French social media, boomer is often used as a verb, boomer, to describe the act of saying something outdated or out of touch.
- Unlike in English, where 'boomer' can be a neutral demographic term, using boomer in a French conversation almost always carries a derogatory or ironic tone.
- The phrase OK, boomer entered the French lexicon almost entirely as a fixed meme. Because of this, some French speakers use the English phrase exactly as it is, even when the rest of the conversation is in French.
Examples in context
- D'accord, boomer.OK, boomer.This example is useful for seeing how to use boomer in a dismissive retort.Tatoeba #8984370 by Micsmithel, translation #8473824 by soliloquist
- Ce vieux boomer ne comprend rien à la technologie.This old boomer understands nothing about technology.
- C'est une mentalité typique de boomer.It is a typical boomer mentality.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing an old man's reaction to a new app.
- LucasIl a encore appelé ça un truc inutile.He called it a useless thing again.
- EmmaC'est un vrai boomer, ce monsieur.That gentleman is a real boomer.
- LucasIl est un peu démodé, n'est-ce pas ?He is a bit outdated, isn't he?
- EmmaOui, mais il est gentil malgré tout.Yes, but he is kind despite everything.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
