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Divertissement, Médias et Culture Numérique - Fan & Celebrity Culture

Here you will find slang for fan and celebrity culture, highlighting terms used to talk about fandoms, stars, and pop culture obsession.

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stan
[nom]

a person who is an extremely devoted fan

un fanatique, un admirateur inconditionnel

un fanatique, un admirateur inconditionnel

Ex: Every stan in the fandom was excited for the release.**Stan** dans le fandom était excité pour la sortie.

a fan who intensely admires or sexualizes their idol

un fanatique intense, un admirateur fervent

un fanatique intense, un admirateur fervent

Ex: The hard stans run the fan forums.Les **hard stans** gèrent les forums de fans.

a fan who is emotionally attached, often moved by their idol's work or personality rather than sexual attraction

un fan émotionnel, un admirateur sensible

un fan émotionnel, un admirateur sensible

Ex: Soft stans gather online to gush about their favorite artists.Les **soft stans** se rassemblent en ligne pour s'extasier sur leurs artistes préférés.
fanon
[nom]

fan-created ideas or interpretations of a story that are widely accepted among fans but not officially part of the canon

Dans le fanon,  ils sont mariés.

Dans le fanon, ils sont mariés.

Ex: The fandom debates what's fanon versus canon.Le fandom débat de ce qui est **fanon** par rapport au canon.

a fan's personal belief or interpretation about a character, relationship, or story element, not officially confirmed

croyance personnelle, interprétation personnelle

croyance personnelle, interprétation personnelle

Ex: I respect everyone's headcanon, even if it's different from mine.Je respecte le **headcanon** de tout le monde, même s'il est différent du mien.

content in media added to please avid fans, often as inside jokes, references, or subtle nods

service aux fans, cadeau aux fans

service aux fans, cadeau aux fans

Ex: Anime often includes fan service to appeal to its core audience.L'**anime** inclut souvent du **fan service** pour plaire à son public de base.

a dominant or reigning female pop artist, often considered the face of pop music at a given time

Ex: Everyone agrees she's the main pop girl on the charts.

an artist or group known primarily for a single popular song or success

Ex: The festival featured several one-hit wonders from the early 2000s.
main slayer
[Phrase]

the most dominant, powerful, or iconic member or character, often recognized as the standout

Ex: Everyone knows he's the main slayer in the fashion world.

an impressive or outstanding vocal performance

performance vocale impressionnante, interprétation vocale exceptionnelle

performance vocale impressionnante, interprétation vocale exceptionnelle

Ex: That note at the end was pure vocal slayage.Cette note à la fin était du **vocal slayage** pur.

an artist presented as independent or authentic but believed to be carefully manufactured or promoted by the music industry

plante de l'industrie, artiste fabriqué par l'industrie

plante de l'industrie, artiste fabriqué par l'industrie

Ex: The debate over whether he's an industry plant is everywhere online.Le débat sur le fait qu'il soit une **usine de l'industrie** est partout en ligne.

a term of endearment for someone admired, often a celebrity

légende mince, icône mince

légende mince, icône mince

Ex: That tweet crowned him a skinny legend.Ce tweet l'a couronné **skinny legend**.
worldstar
[Interjection]

exclaimed during a dramatic or viral-worthy event, especially fights, anticipating the footage will go online

Worldstar !, Worldstar !

Worldstar !, Worldstar !

Ex: Worldstar, this clip is going to blow up online.**Worldstar**, ce clip va faire un carton en ligne.

an absurd, unlikely, or humorous romantic pairing of characters, often ironic or playful

navire absurde, couple improbable

navire absurde, couple improbable

Ex: Fans debate which crackship is the funniest.Les fans débattent pour savoir quel **crackship** est le plus drôle.
parasocial
[Adjectif]

characterized by a one-sided, often intense relationship with a celebrity or creator

parasocial, parasociale

parasocial, parasociale

Ex: His parasocial fascination with the singer worries his friends.Sa fascination **parasociale** avec le chanteur inquiète ses amis.
to promo
[verbe]

to promote or publicize something, such as a product, event, or media release

promouvoir, faire la promotion de

promouvoir, faire la promotion de

Ex: The team promos new episodes to attract viewers .L'équipe **promotionne** de nouveaux épisodes pour attirer les téléspectateurs.
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