How to Say "Rapper" in French

rappeur

/ʁa.pœʁ/masculine

The English word "rapper" is translated into French as rappeur.

The term refers to a performer of rap music.

Meaning: performer of rap music, or one who raps (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The feminine form of rappeur is rappeuse. To refer to multiple rappers in a masculine or mixed group, use the plural form rappeurs.

The pronunciation is /ʁa.pœʁ/. It has 2 syllables.

French rappeurs frequently use 'verlan' which is a type of slang that reverses the syllables of words, making their lyrics a puzzle even for some native speakers.
Unlike English where 'rapper' can also mean someone who wraps gifts, rappeur only refers to the musician, while a gift wrapper is called an emballeur.
In French, the suffix -eur in rappeur is the same one used for the word aspirateur meaning 'vacuum cleaner'.

Un rappeur sans bling-bling est comme un pape sans crucifix.
A rapper without bling is like a pope without a crucifix.
This sentence uses rappeur to create a comparison between a rapper and a pope.
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Eminem est un éminent rappeur.
Eminem is an eminent rapper.
This sentence uses rappeur to describe Eminem.
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Booba est mon rappeur préféré
Booba is my favorite rapper
La musique rap est très populaire en France. Les rappeurs français sont talentueux et créatifs.
Rap music is very popular in France. French rappers are talented and creative.
Ce rappeur est très talentueux.
This rapper is very talented.

Two friends are talking about music at a cafe.

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