Cinéma et Théâtre - Au Théâtre et au Cinéma

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

allée, couloir

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

auditorium

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

toile de fond

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

toile de fond

the part of a theater that is out of the audience's sight where performers can change their clothes

passe backstage

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

balcon

the list of entertainment programs or performers at a concert, theater, etc.

programme

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

balcon

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

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

avant-scène

a room where actors can change costumes or prepare for their performance

loge

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

the interval between two acts of a theatrical performance

entracte

a neglected and dirty cinema or theater

cinéma miteux

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

rampe

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

foyer, vestibule

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

dernier balcon

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

couloir

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

foyer des artistes

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

salle

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

mezzanine

the seats that are located near the stage in a theater

orchestre

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

ovation

a list of plays that are performed in a theater

affiche

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

accessoire

the wall separating the audience and the stage in a theater hall, including the arch on its top

proscenium

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

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

décor

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

décor, scène

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

scène

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

entrée des artistes

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

côté cour

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

côté jardin

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

deuxième balcon

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

arrière-scène

the department in a theater or movie company that is in charge of the costumes of actors

costumes

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

machine à vent

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

scène en avant-scène, scène en saillie

a small place at a cinema, theater, etc. from which tickets are bought

guichet

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

coulisse

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

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

passerelle, chemin de service

a colored filter used on stage lights to change the color of the light

filtre coloré, gel coloré

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

lumières de salle, éclairages de salle

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

auvent, marquise

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

théâtre à boîte noire, salle de spectacle modulable

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

surtitre

the section of the stage that extends out in front of the main stage, between the curtain and the audience

avant-scène, salle d'entracte

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

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

kiosque de concessions, stand de concessions

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 3D

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

écran IMAX, grand écran IMAX

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

coin de prompt, zone de prompt

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 à trois murs, boîte scénique

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

décor, toile de scène