folksy

• Adjectif décrivant quelque chose de simple, informel et amical, évoquant souvent les coutumes rurales ou traditionnelles, ou qui cherche à paraître ainsi.

An adjective describing something that is simple, informal, and friendly, often resembling or typical of rural or traditional customs.

1. Rural or country-likeB2informalamerican

   Having qualities or characteristics typical of country life or rural traditions.

   Rural ou campagnard

   • The restaurant had a folksy charm with wooden tables and checkered tablecloths.
   • Her folksy style of storytelling reminded everyone of life on the farm.
   • The music had a folksy, acoustic sound that felt very down-to-earth.

   Synonymesbucoliccountrifiedcountryhomelypastoralruralrustic

   Antonymescosmopolitanmetropolitansophisticatedurbanurbane

2. Informal and friendlyB2informalamerican

   Very casual, familiar, and unpretentious in manner or style.

   simple et amical

   • The politician adopted a folksy tone to connect with the audience.
   • His folksy greeting made everyone feel welcome.
   • She spoke in a folksy way, using simple words and local expressions.

   Synonymesapproachablecasualdown-to-eartheasygoingfriendlyhomeyinformalneighborlyplainrusticsimpleunpretentious

   Antonymesaloofcolddistantformalpretentiousreservedstiff