Technology, Social Media, Fashion, and Pop Culture Terminology

This set of flashcards contains vocabulary related to technology, social media, fashion, and pop culture in both English and French.

smartphone

A mobile device that combines cellular and mobile computing functions.

app

An application, especially as downloaded by a user to a mobile device.

influencer

A person who has the power to influence the purchasing decisions of others because of their authority, knowledge, position, or relationship with their audience.

social media

Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.

viral video

A video that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing.

follower

A person who subscribes to a social media user’s updates.

like

An expression of approval or enjoyment, especially on social media.

to share

To make (something) available to others, especially on social media.

to post

To publish or make available content online.

to follow

To subscribe to someone’s updates on social media.

fashion

A popular or the latest style of clothing, hair, decoration, or behavior.

trendy

Very fashionable or up to date.

out of style

No longer fashionable or popular.

style

A manner of doing something, often characterized by a distinctive aesthetic.

fashion designer

A person who creates clothing and accessories.

a look

A particular style or appearance.

clothes

Garments worn on the body.

trendy, cool

Fashionable or stylish in a contemporary way.

accessory

An additional piece of clothing, jewelry, or other item that complements an outfit.

sneakers

Casual shoes designed for sports and physical exercise.

song

A short musical composition with lyrics.

singer

A person who sings, especially professionally.

band

A group of musicians who play together.

concert

A live performance of music.

lyrics

The words of a song.

hit song

A song that is very popular.

festival

A day or period of celebration, typically for a specific cultural significance.

to stream music

To play or listen to music over the Internet without downloading it.

playlist

A list of songs or pieces of music compiled to be played in a particular order.

to dance

To move rhythmically to music.

in style

Fashionable or trendy.

trending

Popular at the moment.

it’s cool

An expression denoting approval or admiration.

it’s lame

An expression denoting disapproval or a lack of interest.

I love that

An expression of strong liking or appreciation.

I think it’s awesome

An expression of strong approval or admiration.

I don’t get the hype

An expression indicating a lack of understanding of the excitement or popularity around something.

everyone is talking about it

A phrase used to indicate that something is widely discussed or popular.

it’s a hit / super popular

A phrase indicating something has achieved widespread success or fame.

it doesn’t interest me

An expression indicating a lack of interest or enthusiasm.