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Cinéma et Théâtre - Au Théâtre et au Cinéma

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés au théâtre et au cinéma tels que "toile de fond", "accessoire" et "coulisse".

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aisle
aisle
[nom]

a narrow passage in a theater, train, aircraft, etc. that separates rows of seats

allée, couloir

allée, couloir

Ex: In the theater, he found his seat by walking down the aisle and maneuvering past several rows of occupied seats. 

Dans le théâtre, il a trouvé son siège en descendant l'allée et en manœuvrant devant plusieurs rangées de sièges occupés.

auditorium

the part of a theater, concert hall, or other venue where the audience sits to watch a performance

auditorium

auditorium

Ex: The speaker's voice reverberated throughout the vast auditorium as they addressed the audience on important matters. 

La voix de l'orateur a résonné dans le vaste auditorium alors qu'ils s'adressaient au public sur des questions importantes.

backcloth

a piece of cloth that is painted, hung at the rear of a stage as part of the scenery

toile de fond

toile de fond

backdrop

a piece of painted cloth that is hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery

toile de fond

toile de fond

Ex: The stage crew worked tirelessly to hoist the massive backdrop into place for the opening night performance. 
backstage

the part of the theater where performers, crew, and staff work away from the audience's sight

passe backstage

passe backstage

Ex: Backstage housed racks of elaborate outfits. 

Backstage abritait des rangées de tenues élaborées.

balcony
balcony
[nom]

an upper floor in a theater or cinema where there are seats for the audience

balcon

balcon

Ex: The balcony tickets sold out quickly for the blockbuster movie premiere. 

Les billets pour le balcon se sont rapidement vendus pour la première du film à succès.

bill
bill
[nom]

the program or entertainment offered at a public performance

programme

programme

Ex: The theater's bill included a comedy and a drama. 

Le programme du théâtre comprenait une comédie et un drame.

circle
circle
[nom]

a curved upper floor in a theater or opera house where there are seats for the audience

balcon

balcon

curtain
curtain
[nom]

a thick heavy piece of cloth that is hung in front of a stage in a theater and is raised or pulled aside when a performance begins

rideau

rideau

Ex: As the final notes of the symphony played, the curtain descended, marking the end of the performance. 

Alors que les dernières notes de la symphonie résonnaient, le rideau descendit, marquant la fin de la performance.

downstage

the anterior part of a stage in theater that is in the audience's sight

avant-scène

avant-scène

dressing room

a room where actors change costumes and prepare for a performance

loge

loge

Ex: Makeup artists worked in the dressing room to prepare the cast. 

Les maquilleurs ont travaillé dans la loge pour préparer la distribution.

drop curtain

a curtain or a painted piece of cloth that can be lowered and raised designed for the stage

rideau à l'allemande, rideau à la guillotine

rideau à l'allemande, rideau à la guillotine

entr'acte

the interval between two acts of a theatrical performance

entracte

entracte

fleapit
fleapit
[nom]

a neglected and dirty cinema or theater

cinéma miteux

cinéma miteux

footlight

a type of stage lighting placed at floor level to illuminate the performers from below, often used in dance performances

rampe

rampe

foyer
foyer
[nom]

a large space at the entrance of a hotel or theater where people can wait or meet

foyer, vestibule

foyer, vestibule

Ex: The theater's foyer buzzed with excitement as patrons gathered before the show, sipping cocktails and perusing the program. 

Le foyer du théâtre bourdonnait d'excitation alors que les spectateurs se rassemblaient avant le spectacle, sirotant des cocktails et parcourant le programme.

gallery
gallery
[nom]

a narrow balcony at the highest part of a theater hall where people are accommodated, with cheap seats

dernier balcon

dernier balcon

gangway
gangway
[nom]

a passage between rows of seats in an auditorium, aircraft, etc.

couloir

couloir

green room

a room in a theater, a studio, etc. in which performers can relax while not performing

foyer des artistes

foyer des artistes

Ex: The green room was filled with comfortable furniture, refreshments, and mirrors, providing a cozy space for performers to relax and prepare 

La salle verte était remplie de meubles confortables, de rafraîchissements et de miroirs, offrant un espace chaleureux pour que les artistes puissent se détendre et se préparer.

house
house
[nom]

a building where live theatrical performances are presented, typically featuring a stage and seating for an audience

salle

salle

Ex: The house was packed with eager theatergoers for the opening night performance. 

La maison était bondée de spectateurs enthousiastes pour la première représentation.

mezzanine

the first floor above the ground floor in a theater where there are seats for the audience

mezzanine

mezzanine

Ex: The theater’s mezzanine is elegantly decorated to enhance the audience experience. 

Le mezzanine du théâtre est élégamment décoré pour améliorer l'expérience du public.

orchestra

the section of seating on the main floor of a theater, closest to the stage

orchestre

orchestre

Ex: She preferred sitting in the orchestra for the best view of the performance. 

Elle préférait s'asseoir dans l'orchestre pour avoir la meilleure vue sur la performance.

ovation
ovation
[nom]

an enthusiastic expression of approval by the audience, typically through clapping

ovation

ovation

playbill

a list of plays that are performed in a theater

affiche

affiche

prop
prop
[nom]

any object used by actors in the performance of a movie or play

accessoire

accessoire

Ex: The stage was filled with various props, including books and lanterns. 

La scène était remplie de divers accessoires, y compris des livres et des lanternes.

proscenium

the architectural wall or frame that separates the stage from the auditorium in a modern theater, often forming an arch through which the audience views the performance

proscenium

proscenium

Ex: The theater's proscenium was gilded and elaborately carved. 

Le proscenium du théâtre était doré et finement sculpté.

safety curtain

a thick heavy curtain in front of a stage in a theater that could be lowered as a precaution in case of fire

rideau coupe-feu, rideau pare-feu

rideau coupe-feu, rideau pare-feu

scenery
scenery
[nom]

the painted hangings at the background and the accessories on a theater stage

décor

décor

Ex: The actors interacted with the scenery to make the stage feel like a bustling city. 

Les acteurs ont interagi avec le décor pour donner à la scène l'impression d'une ville animée.

set
set
[nom]

a stage where a play is performed or a location where a motion picture is recorded

décor, plateau

décor, plateau

Ex: After weeks of preparation, the film crew finally arrived on set, ready to begin shooting the highly anticipated action movie. 

Après des semaines de préparation, l'équipe de tournage est finalement arrivée sur le plateau, prête à commencer le tournage du film d'action très attendu.

stage
stage
[nom]

an elevated area, especially in theaters, on which artists perform for the audience

scène

scène

Ex: The band played their hit songs on the main stage at the festival. 

Le groupe a joué ses tubes sur la scène principale du festival.

stage door

an entrance to a theater that is designated for the use of the staff and actors

entrée des artistes

entrée des artistes

stage left

the left side of the stage from the point of view of an actor who is facing the audience

côté cour

côté cour

stage right

the right side of the stage from the point of view of an actor who is facing the audience

côté jardin

côté jardin

upper circle

the seats that are located on the second floor of a theater hall

deuxième balcon

deuxième balcon

upstage
upstage
[nom]

the back part of the stage that is the most distant from the audience

arrière-scène

arrière-scène

wardrobe

the complete set of costumes owned or used by a theatre company for performances

costumes

costumes

Ex: The wardrobe department prepared outfits for the new play. 

Le département des costumes a préparé les tenues pour la nouvelle pièce.

wind machine

a machine that is used in a theater or movie to create artificial wind

machine à vent

machine à vent

Ex: Photographers used a wind machine to add movement to the model's hair for the shoot. 

Les photographes ont utilisé une machine à vent pour ajouter du mouvement aux cheveux du mannequin pour la séance.

thrust stage

a theater stage design where the stage extends into the audience on three sides, allowing for a more intimate and immersive theatrical experience

scène avancée, scène en saillie

scène avancée, scène en saillie

Ex: The theater's thrust stage design allows for dynamic movement and interaction. 

La conception de scène en avant-scène du théâtre permet un mouvement et une interaction dynamiques.

box office

the place where tickets for admission to an event are sold

guichet

guichet

Ex: She bought the concert tickets at the box office. 

Elle a acheté les billets de concert au guichet.

wing
wing
[nom]

(plural) any of the sides of the stage in a theater that is not in the audience's sight

coulisse

coulisse

Ex: The props were stored in the wings, ready for the next scene. 

Les accessoires étaient stockés dans les coulisses, prêts pour la scène suivante.

amphitheater

a venue featuring a central stage surrounded by rising tiers of seating, providing unobstructed views for the audience and enhancing the acoustics for performances

amphithéâtre, arène

amphithéâtre, arène

catwalk
catwalk
[nom]

a narrow, elevated platform used to access and manage equipment above a stage or audience

passerelle, chemin de service

passerelle, chemin de service

Ex: Safety is crucial when working on a catwalk high above the audience. 

La sécurité est cruciale lorsqu'on travaille sur une passerelle bien au-dessus du public.

gel
gel
[nom]

a thin, colored or translucent sheet placed over stage lights to produce lighting effects

filtre, gélatine

filtre, gélatine

Ex: Red gels created a warm atmosphere on stage. 

Les gels rouges ont créé une atmosphère chaleureuse sur scène.

houselights

the lights that illuminate an audience area in a theater or performance space

lumières de la salle, éclairage de la salle

lumières de la salle, éclairage de la salle

marquee
marquee
[nom]

a large structure above a building's entrance that shows the name of the place or upcoming events

marquise, auvent lumineux

marquise, auvent lumineux

black box theater

a simple, versatile performance space with black walls that can be set up in different ways for various types of shows

théâtre boîte noire, salle polyvalente noire

théâtre boîte noire, salle polyvalente noire

surtitle

translated words projected above or next to the stage on a screen in an opera or play

surtitre

surtitre

Ex: The theater's use of surtitles made the performance accessible to a diverse audience. 

L'utilisation de surtitres par le théâtre a rendu la performance accessible à un public diversifié.

apron
apron
[nom]

the part of a theater stage that extends forward, in front of the curtain and the orchestra pit

avant-scène, proscenium

avant-scène, proscenium

Ex: Spotlights illuminated the apron while the rest of the stage remained dark. 

Les projecteurs éclairaient l'avant-scène tandis que le reste de la scène restait dans l'obscurité.

projection booth

a room in a movie theater or other venue where the projector and other equipment for showing films or videos are located

cabine de projection, salle de projection

cabine de projection, salle de projection

concession stand

a small retail outlet or booth typically found in movie theaters, sports arenas, or amusement parks, where food, drinks, and other items are sold to patrons

stand de concession, kiosque de restauration

stand de concession, kiosque de restauration

3D screen

a display technology that allows viewers to see images or videos in three dimensions, giving the illusion of depth and creating a more immersive visual experience

écran 3D, affichage en trois dimensions

écran 3D, affichage en trois dimensions

IMAX screen

a very large movie screen that provides a more intense and impressive audiovisual experience than a regular movie theater

écran IMAX, grand écran IMAX

écran IMAX, grand écran IMAX

prompt corner

a designated backstage location in a theater where crew members communicate with performers during a live performance

coin de rappel, zone de prompt

coin de rappel, zone de prompt

box set
box set
[nom]

a set design that creates the illusion of a complete interior room on stage, usually by building three walls with the fourth wall left open for the audience's view

décor en boîte, scénographie en boîte

décor en boîte, scénographie en boîte

flat
flat
[nom]

scenery made of a wooden frame covered with painted canvas, used as part of a stage setting

décor, toile de fond

décor, toile de fond

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