mème
/mɛm/masculine
The English word 'meme' is translated into French as mème.
The term refers to media that is copied and circulated online.
Meaning: media copied and circulated online (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/mɛm/
Did you know?
- The word mème is a linguistic paradox because it is an English loanword that is actually a way to 're-Frenchify' a concept derived from Ancient Greek.
- While mème refers to internet culture, the French word même with a different accent means 'same' or 'even'.
- The term mème is used in French academic sociology to describe cultural transmission, not just funny pictures.
Examples in context
- Joli mème.Nice meme.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use mème in a simple compliment.Tatoeba #12147851 by Rovo, translation #11960245 by shekitten
- Ce mème est vraiment drôle.This meme is really funny.
- J'ai partagé un mème sur Internet.I shared a meme on the Internet.
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are looking at a smartphone together.
- NathanRegarde ce mème, Manon.Look at this meme, Manon.
- ManonIl est très amusant.It is very funny.
- NathanTu veux que je l'envoie ?Do you want me to send it?
- ManonOui, s'il te plaît.Yes, please.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “meme” translations and entries mème, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mème, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
