émo
In French, the English term for the music genre 'emo' is émo.
Meaning: music (adj)
Did you know?
- In French slang, the word émo can sometimes be used pejoratively to describe someone who is overly sensitive or dramatic, regardless of their taste in music.
- The French spelling émo adds an acute accent to the first letter to align the word with French pronunciation rules, as a plain 'e' would be pronounced differently.
- While émo refers to the genre, French speakers often use the term scène to describe the broader alternative community that encompasses both émo and goth styles.
Examples in context
- J'aimerais que ma pelouse soit émo pour qu'elle se coupe toute seule.I wish my grass were emo, then it would cut itself.This sentence uses émo to express a humorous wish about grass.Tatoeba #3521354 by sacredceltic, translation #421338 by Spamster
- Elle est vraiment emo maintenant!She's really emo now!
- Ça fait longtemps que j'ai écouté de la musique emo.It's been a while since I've listened to emo music.
- Il écoute de la musique émo en boucle.He listens to emo music on repeat.
- Cette chanson est un peu trop émo pour moi.This song is a bit too emo for me.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are discussing music in a coffee shop.
- ManonTu aimes bien ce groupe émo ?Do you like this emo band?
- GabrielOui, j'adore leur style.Yes, I love their style.
- ManonMoi, je trouve ça un peu triste.Me, I find it a bit sad.
- GabrielC'est vrai, mais c'est beau.It's true, but it's beautiful.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
