French word

publicitaire

Pronunciation

IPA/pyblisitɛʁ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveadvertising

Example

C'est une campagne publicitaire réussie.

It is a successful advertising campaign.

Illustration for publicitaire (advertising)

More examples

Il travaille dans une agence publicitaire.

He works at an advertising agency.

Core concept

A campaign or message that turns public attention toward a product, service, or idea.

Common phrases

  • campagne publicitaire

    advertising campaign

  • agence publicitaire

    advertising agency

  • spot publicitaire

    commercial

Similar words

commercial: Concerned with buying, selling, or other business activities for profit.
promotionnel: Intended to support sales through special offers, activities, or announcements.

Definition in French

Qui a trait à la publicité et qui est destiné à promouvoir un produit, un service ou une idée auprès du public.

Word origin

Publicitaire combines publicité with the adjective-forming suffix -aire; publicité is ultimately related to Latin publicus, meaning public.

Usage tips

  • As a noun, un publicitaire means an advertising professional, whereas as an adjective publicitaire describes promotional content.

Other meanings

  • admannoun

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