légende Instagram
The English phrase "instagram caption" is translated into French as légende Instagram.
The term refers to the text written underneath a photo or video posted on Instagram. Since légende is a feminine noun, you should use the feminine articles une or la when referring to a single caption, as in une légende Instagram.
What does it mean word for word?
The word légende literally means "legend" or "caption" in the context of a book, a map or a photo.
Which one should you use?
While légende Instagram is the standard term, Légende IG is a shortened, more colloquial version. You may also encounter the informal phrase Texte sous une photo Instagram, which literally means "text under an Instagram photo".
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, add an s to légende to get légendes Instagram, while Instagram remains unchanged.
Did you know?
- The use of légende for a short text is a legacy of medieval hagiographies, where a légende was a short written account of a saint's life meant for public reading.
- In French, the word légende is used for the keys on a map as well as captions on social media. This creates a link between a geographic guide and a digital post.
- The word légende comes from the Latin word legenda, which literally translates to 'things to be read'.
Examples in context
- #ParisJeTaimeParis, I love you
- Ta légende Instagram est très drôle.Your Instagram caption is very funny.
- Je cherche une bonne légende Instagram pour ma photo.I am looking for a good Instagram caption for my photo.
- Il a oublié de mettre une légende Instagram.He forgot to put an Instagram caption.
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are looking at a phone together.
- LéaTu aimes ma nouvelle légende Instagram ?Do you like my new Instagram caption?
- HugoOui, elle est parfaite pour ta photo.Yes, it is perfect for your photo.
- LéaMerci, j'ai mis beaucoup de temps à l'écrire.Thanks, I spent a lot of time writing it.
- HugoÇa en valait la peine !It was worth it!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries légende, CC BY-SA 4.0.
