documentary

• Relatif à des documents ou consistant en documents ; utilisé aussi pour décrire un film ou une émission de télévision factuelle.

Relating to or consisting of documents; also used to describe a factual film or television program.

1. Based on real eventsB1formal

   Relating to or consisting of documents or factual material; presenting facts objectively.

   documentaire (sens factuel)

   • The film takes a documentary approach to the war.
   • She prefers documentary photography over staged images.
   • The book provides a documentary account of the expedition.

   Synonymesactualauthenticfactualhistoricalnonfictionrealrecordedtrue

   Antonymesfictionalfictitiousimaginary

2. Factual or non-fictionB1formal

   Describing a style of media that presents factual information rather than fiction.

   documentaire (sens factuel)

   • The documentary evidence was crucial for the trial.
   • He is known for his documentary style of filmmaking.
   • The channel airs many documentary programs about nature.

   Synonymesactualauthenticexpositoryfactualinformationalnonfictionrealtruthful

   Antonymesfictionalfictitiousimaginarymade-up

• Nom désignant un film, une émission de télévision ou un ouvrage écrit non romanesque qui présente un compte rendu factuel ou un enregistrement d'événements, de personnes ou de sujets, souvent à des fins éducatives ou informatives.

A noun referring to a non-fiction film, television program, or written work that provides a factual report or record of events, people, or subjects, often with an educational or informative purpose.

1. Non-fiction film or programA2formal

   A film or television program that provides a factual report on a particular subject, often using interviews, archival footage, and narration.

   documentaire

   • I watched a fascinating documentary about climate change.
   • The documentary explored the history of jazz music.
   • She produced a documentary on the lives of endangered animals.

   Synonymesdocdocumentary film

2. Educational or informative contentB1formal

   A work that aims to educate or inform the audience about a specific topic, event, or person.

   Documentaire (contenu éducatif ou informatif)

   • The documentary provided deep insight into the space race.
   • This documentary series covers the history of ancient civilizations.
   • He recommended a documentary about the ocean's ecosystems.

   Synonymesdocdocumentary film