auquel on peut s'identifier
The English phrase "relatable" can be expressed in French as auquel on peut s'identifier.
In casual conversation, speakers often use different idiomatic expressions to convey this feeling. For instance, you might say Ça me parle to mean that something speaks to you or is relatable or Je me retrouve là-dedans to express that you see yourself in a particular situation or character.
Meaning: possible to relate (adj)
When do people say it?
In informal settings, if you want to say that something is relatable, you can use the phrase Ça me parle or Je me retrouve là-dedans to indicate a personal connection.
Did you know?
- The word on in the phrase auquel on peut s'identifier comes from the Latin homō, meaning 'human being'.
- In very modern youth slang, some French speakers have started using the English word 'relatable' directly, as no native equivalent is as concise.
- In French, the concept of being 'relatable' is often expressed through the verb 's'identifier', which focuses on the act of identity rather than the capacity of the object.
Examples in context
- Ce film parle vraiment de ma vie, ça me parle énormément !This movie really depicts my life, it's highly relatable!
- Ce discours était en phase avec les préoccupations de la population.This speech was relatable to the concerns of the population.
- L'auteur a pu créer un personnage qui parle à tous, peu importe leur âge ou leur culture.The author was able to create a character that is relatable to everyone, regardless of their age or culture.
- C'est un personnage auquel on peut s'identifier.It is a character that one can relate to.
- Il cherche un modèle auquel on peut s'identifier.He is looking for a role model that people can relate to.
- C'est un problème auquel on peut s'identifier facilement.It is a problem that is easy to relate to.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are discussing a new movie they just watched.
- EmmaTu as aimé l'histoire de ce film ?Did you like the story of this movie?
- LucasOui, c'est un récit auquel on peut s'identifier.Yes, it is a story that one can relate to.
- EmmaJe suis d'accord, Lucas, l'héroïne est très humaine.I agree, Lucas, the heroine is very human.
- LucasC'est vrai, elle est très touchante.It's true, she is very touching.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries auquel, on, peut, CC BY-SA 4.0.
