English–French

“ad hater” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pyblifɔb/

Example

C'est un publiphobe, il n'aime pas la pub.

He's an ad hater; he doesn't like advertising.

Illustration for publiphobe (ad hater)

How to say “ad hater” in French

“Ad hater” in French is publiphobe.

A person who dodges advertisements wherever they appear, from screens and signs to printed media.

Full entry for publiphobe: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with publiphobe

C'est un publiphobe et sa publiphobie le pousse à couper le son pendant les spots.

He is an advertising hater, and his aversion to advertising drives him to mute the sound during commercials.

Tips for using publiphobe

  • Publiphobe is a coined, somewhat playful label, while everyday French more often says je n'aime pas la pub or je fuis la publicité.

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