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83 words
French word
reggae
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁege/
Meaning
- masculine nounreggae
Example
Le groupe joue du reggae dans le parc.
The group plays reggae in the park.
More examples
J'aime écouter du reggae le matin.
I like listening to reggae in the morning.
Core concept
A relaxed Jamaican groove places sharp offbeats over a deep, continuous bass line.
Common phrases
écouter du reggae
listen to reggae
danser sur du reggae
dance to reggae
Similar words
pop: Popular music with catchy melodies and short song structures, enjoyed by a broad audience.
rock: A Western-origin genre built around electric guitar, drums, and a powerful beat.
Definition in French
Genre musical jamaïcain aux tempos lents à modérés, caractérisé par l'accentuation des contretemps et une basse omniprésente.
Word origin
The name emerged in Jamaican popular music in the late 1960s and was widely popularized by Toots and the Maytals' 1968 song 'Do the Reggay'.
Usage tips
- For the genre, French commonly uses the masculine partitive in phrases such as 'écouter du reggae' and 'jouer du reggae'.