drum and bass
feminine
The English phrase "drum and bass" is translated into French as drum and bass. Wiktionary also lists drum'n'bass.
Meaning: genre of electronic music (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| drum and bass | feminine |
| drum'n'bass | feminine |
The term refers to the genre of electronic music. In French, it is treated as a feminine noun.
Which one should you use?
The form drum'n'bass is an informal adaptation of the English term used by French speakers.
Did you know?
- If a French listener discovers a particularly exceptional drum and bass track, they might call it a pépite, which literally translates to a 'nugget' of gold.
- In French music journalism, the abbreviation DnB is not read as a word but is spelled out using French letters as dé-enne-bé.
- While the English term is used for the genre, French DJs might also use the term la jungle to describe certain high-tempo styles that evolved from it, reflecting the genre's historical roots.
Examples in context
- J'adore la musique drum and bass, c'est entraînant et énergique!I love drum and bass music, it's catchy and energetic!
- J'adore écouter du drum and bass en faisant du sport.I love listening to drum and bass while exercising.
- Le drum and bass est un genre très rythmé.Drum and bass is a very rhythmic genre.
- Elle a acheté des vinyles de drum and bass hier.She bought some drum and bass vinyls yesterday.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are discussing music at a cafe.
- GabrielTu veux venir en boîte avec moi ce soir ?Do you want to come to the club with me tonight?
- LéaÇa dépend, quel style de musique ils jouent ?It depends, what style of music do they play?
- GabrielIls passent beaucoup de drum and bass en ce moment.They are playing a lot of drum and bass right now.
- LéaGénial, c'est mon genre préféré !Great, it's my favorite genre!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “drum and bass” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
