meet and greet
The English phrase "meet and greet" can be expressed in French as meet and greet.
In French, the English term meet and greet is used to describe an event where people can meet and talk with a famous person or a guest of honor.
Which one should you use?
If the 'meet and greet' specifically involves an author or celebrity signing autographs, the term séance de dédicaces is the most natural way to refer to it. In a casual or descriptive context, you can use rencontre avec les fans to describe a fan meet and greet event.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term rencontre avec les fans is considered an informal way to describe a meet and greet event in a casual or descriptive context.
Did you know?
- When describing a fan 'meet and greet', French speakers may use the term rencontre, which is also the standard term used for a sports 'match' or 'fixture'.
- Using the English term is part of a linguistic phenomenon in France known as franglais, which is often used specifically to make commercial events appear more 'chic' or 'global'.
- The word rencontre comes from the verb rencontrer, which literally means 'to run against' or 'to clash', reflecting the physical act of two paths crossing.
Examples in context
- BonjourHello
- Enchanté(e)Nice to meet you
- Comment ça va?How are you?
- Il y aura un meet and greet après le concert.There will be a meet and greet after the concert.
- J'ai acheté un billet pour le meet and greet.I bought a ticket for the meet and greet.
- Le meet and greet est prévu à quatorze heures.The meet and greet is scheduled for two p.m.
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are discussing a fan event for an author.
- LucasEst-ce que tu vas au meet and greet, Manon ?Are you going to the meet and greet, Manon?
- ManonOui, je veux absolument rencontrer l'auteur !Yes, I absolutely want to meet the author!
- LucasMoi aussi, j'ai hâte d'y être.Me too, I can't wait to be there.
- ManonOn s'y retrouve demain alors.Let's meet there tomorrow then.
