milléniaux
The English phrase "millennials" is translated into French as milléniaux.
This phrase refers to the generation of people born between the early 1980s and the late 1990s.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form milléniaux is the masculine plural form of the word.
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, you might see the spelling millénials with an 's' in Quebec, blending English pluralization with French orthography.
- The plural ending -iaux in milléniaux is a classic French grammatical pattern seen in words like travaux or noyaux, applying a traditional rule to a very modern concept.
- The French language often uses the word boomer as a loanword from English to create a sharp, often ironic contrast with milléniaux in social media debates.
Examples in context
- Les millennials sont souvent adeptes des réseaux sociaux.Millennials are often fans of social media.
- Les milléniaux utilisent beaucoup les réseaux sociaux.Millennials use social media a lot.
- Cette marque cible les milléniaux.This brand targets millennials.
- Beaucoup de milléniaux préfèrent le télétravail.Many millennials prefer working from home.
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are discussing modern workplace trends.
- ManonTu penses que les milléniaux veulent plus de flexibilité ?Do you think millennials want more flexibility?
- LucasOui, c'est une priorité pour eux.Yes, it is a priority for them.
- ManonC'est vrai, Lucas.That's true, Lucas.
- LucasOn doit s'adapter à cette nouvelle génération.We have to adapt to this new generation.
