dub

• Nom désignant un style musical issu du reggae, caractérisé par des remixes, une basse lourde et des effets d'écho ; peut aussi désigner une personne maladroite ou incompétente.

A noun referring to a style of music that evolved from reggae, characterized by remixing, heavy bass, and echo effects; also can refer to a clumsy or unskilled person.

1. Music styleB2informal

   A style of music that evolved from reggae, characterized by heavy bass, echo effects, and remixing.

   dub (musique)

   • He loves listening to classic dub from the 1970s.
   • The DJ played a dub version of the popular song.
   • Dub music heavily influenced modern electronic genres.

2. Dubbing (film)B1formal

   The process of adding new dialogue or sounds to a film or video, often in a different language.

   doublage

   • The movie was released with an English dub for international audiences.
   • The dub of the anime was very well received by fans.
   • They hired professional voice actors for the dub.

   Synonymesdubbingvoice over

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de donner un nom, un titre ou un surnom à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose, ou pour ajouter des effets sonores ou une piste sonore traduite à un film ou à une vidéo.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving a name, title, or nickname to someone or something, or to add sound effects or a translated soundtrack to a film or video.

1. Give a name or titleB2formal

   To give someone a name, nickname, or title, often in a formal or ceremonial way.

   Nommer, baptiser, affubler d'un surnom

   • The king dubbed him Sir Lancelot.
   • The media dubbed her the 'Queen of Pop'.
   • They dubbed the new project 'Operation Phoenix'.

   Synonymescallchristendesignateentitlelabelnamenicknamestyleterm

2. Add sound to a filmB1formal

   To provide a film or video with a new soundtrack, especially in a different language.

   Doubler (un film)

   • The movie was dubbed into Spanish for the Latin American market.
   • They hired actors to dub the voices for the animated characters.
   • The original dialogue was replaced with a dubbed version.

3. Add music or effectsB2informal

   To add sound effects or music to a recording or broadcast.

   ajouter des effets sonores ou de la musique

   • The DJ dubbed a bass line over the track.
   • They dubbed in the sound of rain for the scene.
   • The engineer dubbed the background music into the final mix.

   Synonymesmixscoresoundtrack