film/film/
noun · A2 · Frequency 460
nounmasculine
Meanings
movie, film
Refers to a motion picture intended for viewing; a common usage.
thin layer, film (of material)
Refers to a thin layer of material covering a surface, such as plastic film or oil film.
Examples
Ce film raconte l’histoire d’une famille séparée par la guerre.
This film tells the story of a family separated by war.
Nous avons choisi un film pour la soirée de samedi.
We chose a film for Saturday evening.
Le nouveau film de cette réalisatrice sortira le mois prochain.
This director’s new film will be released next month.
Collocations
- tourner un filmto make a film
- un film plastiqueplastic film
Common mistakes
un film
le film
In French, the definite article is often used with 'film' when referring to a specific movie; learners often omit it.
un film plastique
un film en plastique
When expressing 'plastic film', the preposition 'en' should be used to connect the words, avoiding literal translation.
Related words
synonymlong-métragefeature film
synonympelliculefilm, skin, thin layer
nounmasculine
Meanings
movie, film
Refers to a motion picture intended for viewing; a common usage.
thin layer, film (of material)
Refers to a thin layer of material covering a surface, such as plastic film or oil film.
Examples
Nous avons regardé trois films pendant le week-end.
We watched three movies over the weekend.
Ces films racontent des histoires très différentes.
These films tell very different stories.
La bibliothèque propose des films pour tous les âges.
The library offers films for all ages.