hollywood

• Relatif à l'industrie cinématographique américaine, à sa production, à son style, ou au mode de vie glamour qui lui est associé.

Relating to the American film industry, its production, style, or the glamorous lifestyle associated with it.

1. Relating to the US film industryB1formalamerican

   Associated with the American film industry, particularly its style, glamour, and production standards.

   hollywoodien

   • She moved to Los Angeles to pursue a Hollywood career.
   • The movie had a typically Hollywood happy ending.
   • His Hollywood connections helped him land the lead role.
   • The film's special effects rival any Hollywood production.

   Synonymescinematicfilmmovie

2. Flashy and vulgarB2informalamerican

   Characterized by excessive showiness, ostentation, or a lack of subtlety, often associated with stereotypes of celebrity culture.

   hollywoodien (péjoratif)

   • The party had a very Hollywood vibe, with too much glitter and champagne.
   • His Hollywood-style arrogance turned everyone off.
   • The mansion was decorated in a tacky, Hollywood fashion.
   • She gave a Hollywood smile for the cameras, but it felt insincere.

   Synonymesbrashflashygarishgaudyostentatiouspretentiousshowytawdryvulgar

   Antonymesmodestrestrainedsubtletastefulunderstated

• Nom propre désignant un quartier de Los Angeles, en Californie, historiquement et culturellement associé à l'industrie cinématographique américaine, ainsi que, par extension, cette industrie elle-même ou un style tape-à-l'œil et prétentieux considéré comme caractéristique du cinéma américain.

A proper noun referring to a district in Los Angeles, California, that is historically and culturally associated with the American film industry, and by extension, the film industry itself or a flashy, vulgar tone believed to be characteristic of it.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. American film industryB1formal

   The motion picture industry based in the United States, especially the mainstream commercial sector centered in Los Angeles.

   industrie cinématographique américaine

   • She moved to Los Angeles to work in Hollywood.
   • Hollywood produces most of the world's blockbuster movies.
   • The Hollywood studio system has evolved significantly over the decades.

   Synonymesfilm industryfilmdommovie industry

2. Showy or superficial styleB2informal

   An exaggerated, flashy, or vulgar tone or atmosphere that is stereotypically associated with the American film industry.

   Hollywood (style clinquant)

   • The ceremony had a distinctly Hollywood feel with all the glamour.
   • His speech was full of Hollywood clichés about chasing dreams.
   • The restaurant's decor was pure Hollywood – big, bright, and over the top.

   Synonymesflashinessglamourglitzostentationrazzle-dazzleshowinessspectacletinsel

3. District in Los AngelesA2formal

   A neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, historically the home of the American film industry and famous for its studios and landmarks.

   Hollywood

   • The Hollywood sign is one of the most recognized landmarks in the world.
   • Tourists flock to Hollywood to see the Walk of Fame.
   • She lives in a small apartment near Hollywood Boulevard.