musique forte
The English phrase "loud music" is translated into French as musique forte.
You may also encounter the informal expressions le son à fond for loud music or la musique qui tabasse to describe the music that thumps.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of musique (music) and forte (loud/strong).
Which one should you use?
In French, forte means both 'loud' when referring to sound and 'strong' in other contexts, whereas English uses different words to distinguish between volume and intensity.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to refer to some loud music using indefinite or partitive quantities, musique forte is preceded by the partitive article de la, as in de la musique forte.
Did you know?
- The expression la musique qui tabasse uses the verb tabasser, which normally means 'to beat up' or 'to thrash' someone in a fight.
- In France, there are specific 'tapage nocturne' laws that can lead to fines for playing musique forte between 10 pm and 7 am.
- The word musique shares its roots with the word 'museum', as both trace back to the Greek concept of the 'Muses' being honored through music and art.
Examples in context
- J'aime la musique forte.I like loud music.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for musique forte.Tatoeba #6670528 by GB3, translation #6670133 by thegui
- Je ne supporte pas d'écouter de la musique forte.I can't stand listening to loud music.This sentence is useful for expressing an inability to tolerate listening to musique forte.Tatoeba #2093516 by sacredceltic, translation #1954894 by CK
- Lorsque Dan se plaignit de la musique forte, Linda se moqua de lui.When Dan complained about the loud music, Linda mocked him.This sentence is useful for describing a situation where someone complained about musique forte.Tatoeba #3998222 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #3998038 by Amastan
- Pendant la fête, on mettra le son à fond!During the party, we'll turn the music up loud!
- L'orchestre joue de la musique forte dans un cadre solennel.The orchestra plays loud music in a solemn setting.
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are at a party.
- ChloéIl y a trop de musique forte ici.There is too much loud music here.
- GabrielJe suis d'accord, c'est fatigant.I agree, it's tiring.
- ChloéOn peut baisser la musique forte ?Can we turn down the loud music?
- GabrielOui, je vais demander au DJ.Yes, I will ask the DJ.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries musique, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
