hip-hop
hip-hop (music and culture)
noun EEP-op Rare
Origin: Borrowed from American English 'hip-hop'.
Usage Note
Hip-hop in French is masculine and invariable. France has one of the largest and most vibrant hip-hop scenes outside the United States, and the genre is deeply embedded in French popular culture, particularly among youth in urban suburbs (banlieues).
Examples
"Il écoute du hip-hop tous les soirs."
Natural Translation
He listens to hip-hop every evening.
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