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Cinéma et Théâtre - Mots Liés au Cinéma et au Théâtre

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques noms anglais liés au cinéma et au théâtre tels que "intrigue", "divulgâcheur" et "spin-off".

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adaptation

a movie, TV program, etc. that is based on a book or play

adaptation

adaptation

Ex: The adaptation of the classic Shakespearean play received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to the source material. 
black-and-white movie

a motion picture including no colors except the colors black, white and a range of gray

film en noir et blanc

film en noir et blanc

B-movie
B-movie
[nom]

a low-budget motion picture that is considered to be of low quality

film de série B

film de série B

chick flick

a movie, often romantic or emotional, aimed primarily at a female audience

film romantique pour femmes

film romantique pour femmes

Ex: We had a chick flick marathon on Saturday. 

Nous avons fait un marathon de films pour filles samedi.

costume drama

a motion picture or theatrical production with a historical setting in which the actors wear the costume appropriate to that time period

film en costume d’époque, film en costumes

film en costume d’époque, film en costumes

Ex: The theater company's latest production is a lavish costume drama set during the Renaissance. 

La dernière production de la compagnie de théâtre est un drame en costumes somptueux se déroulant pendant la Renaissance.

director's cut

a version of a motion picture that is edited in a way that the director wanted it to be originally, containing scenes that are not included in the studio version

version du réalisateur

version du réalisateur

franchise

a set of related movies, novels, or other creative works that portray the same character or characters across multiple installments, often in different settings or situations, forming a unified narrative or brand

franchise

franchise

Ex: She's writing a new installment in her bestselling fantasy franchise. 
genre
genre
[nom]

a style of art, music, literature, film, etc. that has its own special features

genre

genre

Ex: Ballet is a classical genre of dance that emphasizes grace and technique. 

Le ballet est un genre classique de danse qui met l'accent sur la grâce et la technique.

film
film
[nom]

a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

film

film

Ex: The classic film "Casablanca" is often hailed as one of the greatest romance movies of all time. 
new wave

a French film movement in the 1960s known for its innovative techniques and fresh approach to storytelling

nouvelle vague

nouvelle vague

prequel
prequel
[nom]

‌a novel, motion picture, etc. that depicts the events and stories taking place before the events of an earlier work

préquel

préquel

remake
remake
[nom]

a motion picture or piece of music that is made based on an old song or movie

remake

remake

sequel
sequel
[nom]

a book, movie, play, etc. that continues and extends the story of an earlier one

suite

suite

Ex: Fans eagerly lined up to see the sequel to their favorite movie on opening night. 

Les fans ont fait la queue avec impatience pour voir la suite de leur film préféré le soir de la première.

sleeper
sleeper
[nom]

a movie, novel, play, etc. that is initially underappreciated, but gains sudden and unexpected success later on

succès inattendu

succès inattendu

spin-off

production of something new based on a successful movie or TV show

série dérivée, spin-off

série dérivée, spin-off

talkie
talkie
[nom]

a motion picture that is set to a soundtrack, as opposed to a silent movie

film parlant

film parlant

tearjerker

a movie, show, or story that makes people cry

tire-larmes

tire-larmes

Ex: I don't want to watch another tearjerker tonight. 

Je ne veux pas regarder un autre film larmoyant ce soir.

telefilm

a movie that is intended to be broadcast on TV, rather than being projected on the screen

téléfilm

téléfilm

Ex: The telefilm received rave reviews for its gripping storyline and strong performances. 

Le téléfilm a reçu des critiques élogieuses pour son scénario captivant et ses performances solides.

weepy
weepy
[nom]

a sad movie, play, book, etc. that is too sentimental and makes the audience cry

mélo

mélo

Ex: "Steel Magnolias" is a weepy drama that follows the lives of a group of Southern women as they navigate friendship, love, and tragedy. 

« Steel Magnolias » est un drame larmoyant qui suit la vie d'un groupe de femmes du Sud alors qu'elles naviguent entre amitié, amour et tragédie.

credit
credit
[nom]

a motion picture, TV, radio program, or other production to which someone has contributed

émission

émission

Ex: That TV show marked his debut credit as a writer. 
audience

a group of people who have gathered to watch and listen to a play, concert, etc.

public

public

Ex: She scanned the audience looking for her family. 
playgoer

someone who frequently goes to watch plays at a theater

amateur de théâtre, amatrice de théâtre

amateur de théâtre, amatrice de théâtre

comedy of manners

a comic play, movie, book, etc. that portrays the behaviors of a particular social class, satirizing them

comédie de moeurs

comédie de moeurs

Ex: "Clueless" offers a modern take on the comedy of manners genre. 

"Clueless" offre une interprétation moderne du genre comédie de mœurs.

farce
farce
[nom]

a play or movie that uses exaggerated humor, absurd situations, and improbable events to entertain

farce

farce

Ex: His latest film is a political farce mocking government inefficiency. 

Son dernier film est une farce politique qui se moque de l'inefficacité du gouvernement.

period piece

a movie, novel, play, etc. that is set in an earlier historical era

œuvre historique, film d'époque

œuvre historique, film d'époque

potboiler

a book, painting, play, etc. that is created according to the common taste of the public in order to earn money

œuvre alimentaire

œuvre alimentaire

smash
smash
[nom]

something that is extremely popular or successful

gros succès

gros succès

Ex: Emma's new comedy became a surprise box-office smash. 
whodunit

a story, play, movie, etc. about a mystery or murder that the audience cannot solve until the end

roman policier, polar

roman policier, polar

Ex: The classic Agatha Christie story is the quintessential whodunit, with a group of suspects, a clever detective, and a shocking revelation. 

L'histoire classique d'Agatha Christie est le whodunit par excellence, avec un groupe de suspects, un détective intelligent et une révélation choquante.

filmgoer

someone who frequently goes to watch movies at a cinema

spectateur, spectatrice, cinéphile

spectateur, spectatrice, cinéphile

flop
flop
[nom]

something that fails completely or is unsuccessful

fiasco

fiasco

Ex: His business venture turned out to be a flop. 

Son entreprise s'est avérée être un flop.

masterpiece

a piece of art created with great skill, which is an artist's best work

chef d'œuvre

chef d'œuvre

Ex: After years of dedication, the artist finally unveiled what critics called his masterpiece. 

Après des années de dévouement, l'artiste a finalement dévoilé ce que les critiques ont appelé son chef-d'œuvre.

merchandising

products such as clothes, toys, etc. that are related to a motion picture, TV show or sports team; the process of selling these products

merchandising, marchandisage

merchandising, marchandisage

rave
rave
[nom]

an enthusiastic article published in a magazine or newspaper about a particular film, book, etc.

éloge

éloge

Ex: Her blog post received raves from readers who found her personal story of overcoming adversity deeply inspiring. 

Son article de blog a reçu des éloges de la part de lecteurs qui ont trouvé son histoire personnelle de surmonter l'adversité profondément inspirante.

review
review
[nom]

a report that is published in a newspaper or a magazine, in which someone gives an opinion of a play, movie, book, etc.

critique

critique

Ex: Before going to the theater, she read a review of the play. 
spoiler
spoiler
[nom]

unwanted information about how the plot of a movie, game, book, etc. develops or ends that can ruin one's enjoyment

spoiler

spoiler

Ex: Please avoid spoilers in the review if you want to keep the plot a surprise. 

Veuillez éviter les divulgâcheurs dans la critique si vous souhaitez garder l'intrigue comme une surprise.

running time

the duration of a musical performance, theater, or motion picture

durée

durée

acting
acting
[nom]

the job or art of performing in movies, plays or TV series

jeu

jeu

Ex: He moved to Hollywood to pursue an acting career. 

Il a déménagé à Hollywood pour poursuivre une carrière dans le jeu d'acteur.

first night

the opening night at which a play, movie, etc. is presented to the public

première, premier écran

première, premier écran

beat
beat
[nom]

a brief moment or pause in a scene signaling a change in emotion, thought, or narrative emphasis

un temps, une pause

un temps, une pause

Ex: A beat in the dialogue conveyed tension. 
score
score
[nom]

the music composed for a movie

musique, partition

musique, partition

Ex: The orchestra rehearsed tirelessly to perfect the intricate score for the upcoming ballet performance. 
opening night

the first night in which a play is publicly performed or a movie is presented for public view

première

première

movie
movie
[nom]

a story presented as a sequence of moving images, usually with sound, for entertainment or information

film

film

Ex: That movie tells the story of a young musician in New York. 
plot
plot
[nom]

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

intrigue

intrigue

Ex: The movie's plot was intricate, weaving together multiple storylines. 
scene
scene
[nom]

a part of a movie, play or book in which the action happens in one place or is of one particular type

scène

scène

Ex: The final scene of the play was very emotional. 
script
script
[nom]

the written text containing the words and often directions for a movie, play, broadcast, or similar production

script

script

Ex: The director asked the writers to revise the final scene of the script. 
backstory

the events that have happened to a character before their story in a book, movie, etc. begins

profil du personnage

profil du personnage

Ex: The movie provided a brief glimpse into the character's backstory, hinting at a troubled past that influenced their present actions. 
intermission

a short pause between parts of a play, movie, etc.

entracte

entracte

Ex: The intermission allowed the crew to make quick changes to the set for the next scene. 

L'entracte a permis à l'équipe d'effectuer des changements rapides sur le décor pour la scène suivante.

climax
climax
[nom]

the most significant moment in a story, play, movie, etc. with a high dramatic suspense

apogée

apogée

Ex: She carefully crafted the climax of the play to elicit maximum emotional impact from the audience. 
ending
ending
[nom]

the final part of a story, movie, etc.

fin

fin

Ex: She rewrote the ending of her story to make it more impactful. 

Elle a réécrit la fin de son histoire pour la rendre plus percutante.

interlude

a short interval between parts of a play, movie, etc.

intermède

intermède

Ex: The interlude between the film's two halves allowed viewers to discuss the plot. 

L'interlude entre les deux moitiés du film a permis aux spectateurs de discuter de l'intrigue.

narrator

a person who provides a spoken commentary for a TV show, movie, etc. whom the audience cannot see

narrateur, narratrice

narrateur, narratrice

prologue

the beginning section of a movie, book, play, etc. that introduces the work

prologue

prologue

Ex: The play’s prologue provided crucial context for understanding the characters' motivations. 

Le prologue de la pièce a fourni un contexte crucial pour comprendre les motivations des personnages.

setting
setting
[nom]

the time and place in which the story of a movie, play, etc. is taking place

cadre

cadre

Ex: The play's setting is a small village in the 19th century. 
subplot
subplot
[nom]

a series of events in a novel, movie, etc. that is separate from the main story and is less important but is linked to it

intrigue secondaire

intrigue secondaire

voice over

spoken descriptions given in a movie or a television show, etc. by a narrator that is not seen by the audience

voix off, voix hors champ

voix off, voix hors champ

Ex: The actor recorded the voice-over for the animated character. 

L'acteur a enregistré le voix-off pour le personnage animé.

clip
clip
[nom]

a short part of a movie or broadcast that is viewed separately

extrait (vidéo)

extrait (vidéo)

Ex: She watched a funny clip of the comedian's latest stand-up routine. 
showing
showing
[nom]

an act of displaying a movie or TV show

projection

projection

buddy film

a film in which two close friends go on an adventure together

film de copains, film d'aventure entre amis

film de copains, film d'aventure entre amis

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