alerte spoiler
The English phrase "spoiler alert" is translated into French as alerte spoiler.
alerte spoiler is used to indicate that the speaker is about to reveal something unanticipated or unpleasant. This phrase is used primarily in digital contexts, such as social media, forums or YouTube videos, to warn viewers of plot reveals.
Meaning: indicates that the speaker is about to reveal something unanticipated or unpleasant (intj)
Which one should you use?
While alerte spoiler is used, attention spoiler is a very common alternative used to achieve the same warning effect.
Did you know?
- The term divulgâchis was officially proposed by the Commission d'enrichissement de la langue française to replace the English 'spoiler'.
- The word alerte has an unexpected history of looking upward. It traces back to the Italian 'all'erta', which refers to being at a high point or a lookout tower.
- While English speakers often say 'spoilers' in the plural, the French alerte spoiler is almost exclusively used in the singular.
Examples in context
- Alerte spoiler, le héros meurt à la fin.Spoiler alert, the hero dies at the end.
- Attention, alerte spoiler sur le dernier épisode.Watch out, spoiler alert regarding the last episode.
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are discussing a movie they just saw.
- LéaTu veux discuter de la fin du film ?Do you want to discuss the end of the film?
- NathanOui, mais attention, alerte spoiler !Yes, but watch out, spoiler alert!
- LéaNe t'inquiète pas, je sais déjà tout.Don't worry, I already know everything.
- NathanAlors, le coupable est son meilleur ami.Then, the culprit is his best friend.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alerte, spoiler, CC BY-SA 4.0.
