front man

• Personne qui agit comme visage public ou représentant d'une organisation, d'un groupe ou d'un mouvement, souvent dans les affaires, la politique ou l'industrie du divertissement. En musique, désigne le chanteur principal ou le membre le plus visible d'un groupe.

A person who serves as the public face or spokesperson for an organization, group, or movement, often in business, politics, or entertainment. In music, it refers to the lead singer or most prominent member of a band.

1. Lead performerB2informal

   The lead singer or public face of a musical group, especially in rock or pop bands.

   chanteur principal / meneur

   • The band's front man captivated the audience with his energy.
   • He was the front man for a famous rock band in the 1980s.
   • The front man often interacts with the crowd between songs.

2. Public representativeC1formal

   A person who acts as the public face of an organization, often to conceal the true leadership or decision-makers.

   prête-nom

   • The company used a front man to negotiate with the media.
   • He was just a front man for the real owners of the business.
   • The politician acted as a front man for the controversial project.