How to Say “Indie” in French

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The English phrase indie is translated into French as indie.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Quebec, the term indé is used as a shortened form of indépendant to mean indie.

Did you know?

  • The term indé in Quebec is not just for art but is sometimes used in political contexts to describe the 'indépendantiste' movement for sovereignty.
  • In France, an 'indé' often refers specifically to the 'indépendant' status of a freelancer or self-employed worker rather than just an artistic genre.
  • In French fashion, the 'indie' look is often described as style bohème or hipster, as indie is rarely used as an adjective for clothing.

Examples in context

  • Le cinéma indépendant est en constante évolution.
    Indie cinema is constantly evolving.
  • J'adore la musique indie !
    I love indie music!
  • J'ai découvert un groupe super indé hier soir.
    I discovered a really indie band last night.
  • Le cinéma indé québécois est très innovant.
    Quebec indie cinema is very innovative.
  • J'adore la musique indie.
    I love indie music.

Example conversation

Nathan and Chloé are talking about music tastes.

  1. Nathan

    Tu aimes quel style de musique, Chloé ?
    What style of music do you like, Chloé?
  2. Chloé

    En ce moment, j'écoute surtout du indie.
    Right now, I'm mostly listening to indie.
  3. Nathan

    Ah oui ? Tu as un groupe préféré ?
    Oh really? Do you have a favorite band?
  4. Chloé

    Oui, je découvre plein de petits artistes indie.
    Yes, I'm discovering plenty of small indie artists.
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