popular

UK
/ˈpɒpjʊlə/
US
/ˈpɑpjələr/

Translations

popularadjective
more popular
Comp.
most popular
Super.
UK
/ˈpɒpjʊlə/
US
/ˈpɑpjələr/
The new restaurant in town is very popular among the locals.
Le nouveau restaurant de la ville est très populaire auprès des habitants.
populaireAu sens de « grand public », par opposition à « savant » ou « spécialisé ».
The author writes in a popular style that appeals to a wide audience.
L’auteur écrit dans un style populaire qui plaît à un large public.
populaireAu sens politique : « qui émane du peuple ».
The president was elected by popular vote.
Le président a été élu au vote populaire.
Additional translations
répanduQuand le sens est « largement pratiqué ou accepté ».

Definitions

popularadjective
Liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group.
The new restaurant in town is very popular among the locals.
Intended for or suited to the taste, understanding, or means of the general public rather than specialists or intellectuals.
The author writes in a popular style that appeals to a wide audience.
Representing or appealing to the general public; widely accepted or practiced.
Soccer is a popular sport in many countries around the world.
Of, relating to, or carried out by the people as a whole; characteristic of the populace rather than a ruling class or professional group.
The president was elected by popular vote.