folk

folk

The French word "folk" refers to traditional or folk music and culture.

Here, 'folk' is used as an adjective borrowed from English to describe the genre of music which is traditional and culturally representative.

J'adore écouter de la musique folk le soir.

I love listening to folk music in the evening.

Here, 'folk' forms the root of 'folklore,' which denotes the traditional beliefs and tales of people.

Les histoires que les ancêtres racontaient font partie du folklore.

The stories that ancestors told are part of folklore.

Here, 'folk' is used to describe traditional attire representative of local culture or heritage.

Les vêtements traditionnels folk étaient exposés au musée.

Traditional folk attire was exhibited in the museum.