hype in French

hype in French is battage médiatique, matraquage publicitaire, promotion — hype means exaggerated promotion or buzz around something, often overselling how good it really is.

hype in French

battage médiatique

noun

(marketing) Promotion or propaganda, especially exaggerated claims.

matraquage publicitaire

noun

(marketing) Promotion or propaganda, especially exaggerated claims.

promotion

noun

(marketing) Promotion or propaganda, especially exaggerated claims.

propagande

noun

(marketing) Promotion or propaganda, especially exaggerated claims.

promouvoir

verb

(transitive) To promote heavily; to advertise or build up.

What does "hype" mean?

noun Exaggerated promotion or buzz around something, often overselling how good it really is.
"Critics said the movie never lived up to the hype."
verb To promote something heavily, often exaggerating its qualities.
"The label hyped the album for months before release."
adjective Informal: excited or thrilled about something.
"I'm so hype for the concert tonight!"

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

hype in a sentence

Critics said the movie never lived up to the hype.
There was so much hype around the new phone before launch.
The label hyped the album for months before release.
I'm so hype for the concert tonight!

Similar words in French

ballyhoo fanfare promotion publicity tout

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hype" in French?

"hype" in French is battage médiatique, matraquage publicitaire, promotion. hype means: Exaggerated promotion or buzz around something, often overselling how good it really is.

How do you use "hype" in a sentence?

Example: "Critics said the movie never lived up to the hype." In French, "hype" is battage médiatique, matraquage publicitaire, promotion.

Are there other ways to say "hype" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "hype": battage médiatique, matraquage publicitaire, promotion, propagande, promouvoir.

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