cliché

This is the 3049th most frequent Dutch word.


cliché

A phrase, idea, or element that is overused and lacks originality.


Here, 'cliché' is used as a noun to describe a stereotypical and commonly held notion.

Het is een cliché dat Nederlanders altijd fietsen.

It is a cliché that Dutch people always ride bicycles.


In this context, 'cliché' denotes repeated and overused ideas or elements, particularly in creative works.

De film herhaalde diezelfde clichés die we al honderd keer hebben gezien.

The movie repeated the same clichés that we have already seen a hundred times.


Here, 'cliché' is used as an adjective (albeit less common in Dutch) or is understood to characterize opinions or statements as unoriginal and predictable.

Zijn uitspraken tijdens de presentatie waren erg cliché.

His statements during the presentation were very cliché.