film

• Nom désignant une œuvre cinématographique, ou une fine couche d'une substance.

A noun referring to a motion picture or movie, or a thin layer or coating of a substance.

1. Motion pictureA1formal

   A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a cinema or on television.

   Film (œuvre cinématographique)

   • We watched a great film last night.
   • The film won several awards at the festival.
   • She is a famous actress who has starred in many films.

   Synonymesfeatureflickmotion picturemoviepictureshow

2. Thin layerB1formal

   A thin covering or coating of a substance on a surface.

   Couche mince

   • A thin film of oil covered the water.
   • The window had a film of dust on it.
   • The camera lens was protected by a plastic film.

   Synonymescoatcoatingcoveringlayermembranesheetskin

3. Photographic materialB1formal

   A strip of transparent material coated with light-sensitive emulsion used for taking photographs.

   film photographique

   • He loaded a new roll of film into the camera.
   • The photographer developed the film in a darkroom.
   • Old film cameras are becoming popular again.

   Synonymescelluloidphotographic filmstock

• Verbe désignant le processus de capture d'images en mouvement sur un support d'enregistrement, comme au cinéma ou en vidéo.

A verb used to indicate the act of capturing moving images on a recording medium, such as a movie or video.

1. Record on video or filmA2formal

   To capture moving images using a camera, typically for a movie, documentary, or video.

   filmer

   • They filmed the entire wedding ceremony.
   • The director is filming a new documentary about climate change.
   • She filmed her vacation adventures with a GoPro.

   Synonymescapturerecordshoottapevideovideotape

2. Make a movieB1formal

   To produce or direct a motion picture.

   tourner un film

   • The studio is filming a sequel to the popular franchise.
   • He filmed his first feature film on a small budget.
   • They are filming on location in New Zealand.

   Synonymescapturerecordshoottapevideotape

3. Cover with a thin layerB2formal

   To become covered with a thin layer of something, like dust or oil.

   Se recouvrir d'un film

   • The windows filmed over with condensation.
   • Her eyes filmed with tears during the emotional scene.
   • The surface of the water filmed with a thin layer of oil.

   Synonymescoatcoverglazelayeroverlay

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