French word

slogan

Pronunciation

IPA/slogɑ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounslogan

Example

Les politiciens ont choisi un slogan pour la campagne.

The politicians chose a slogan for the campaign.

Illustration for slogan (slogan)

More examples

Le slogan de campagne a suscité des réactions sur les réseaux sociaux.

The campaign slogan sparked reactions on social media.

Core concept

A compact phrase that acts as a memorable verbal banner for a cause, product, or campaign.

Common phrases

  • slogan politique

    political slogan

  • slogan de campagne

    campaign slogan

  • slogan provocateur

    provocative slogan

Similar words

mot: A single unit of language used to form speech or writing.
message: The main information or point intended for another person.
annonce: A brief public notice giving information about something.
publicité: An advertisement or promotional activity for a product or service.

Definition in French

Formule courte et frappante utilisée pour résumer ou promouvoir une idée, un produit ou une campagne.

Word origin

The French noun slogan was borrowed through English from Scots Gaelic sluagh-ghairm, meaning a cry of a host or crowd.

Usage tips

  • Slogan is masculine in French, so the usual article is un slogan, and the final s of slogans is silent.

Other meanings

  • catchphrasenoun

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