Definition of Populaire :
Being known by many people.
Definition of Popular :
Being known and/or loved by many people.
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The English language is #$%^^#!
Who wants to write a letter to the American Linguists to make popular as : "Being Known" only ?
The latin root is populus and it means people. There is no other root as passion or love in the word. It confuses me greatly.
Source :
https://fr.wiktionary.org/wiki/populaireOr at least a better definition should be made.
Edited 8/1/2015 17:43:35