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"Movie" in French: film
le film
Movie in French is le film, masculine. On regarde un film means we're watching a movie. Un film d'horreur is a horror movie.
Weekend plan
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How to pronounce film
Say it
feelm
/film/
Film: feelm, one syllable. Soft final m. Plural films sounds similar in casual speech.
"Movie" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le film | the movie / film Everyday noun. | Everyday noun. |
| un film | a movie Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| aller au cinéma | to go to the movies Outing. | Outing. |
| film en VO | movie in original version Subtitles vs dubbing. | Subtitles vs dubbing. |
How to use film in real life
- 1Weekend plan
On se fait un film ce soir ?
Shall we watch a movie tonight?
Se faire un film = casual watch.
- 2Leaving the theater
Le film était trop long, mais beau.
The movie was too long, but beautiful.
Le film as subject.
- 3Streaming choice
Tu as un film léger à conseiller ?
Do you have a light movie to recommend?
Un film + adjective.
Mistakes English speakers make with film
Incorrect: La film est bien.
Correct: Le film est bien.
Film is masculine.
Incorrect: On regarde un movie.
Correct: On regarde un film.
Use film, not English movie.
Good to know
Cinéma culture is strong: séances, VO/VF, and late screenings. At home, un film still beats movie in French. People say on se fait un ciné for going out to the theater.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing something to watch
ChatPal
Comedy ou thriller pour le film ?
Comedy or thriller for the movie?
You
Un film drôle, j'ai besoin de rire.
A funny movie—I need to laugh.
ChatPal
Ok. J'ai un film de 90 minutes.
Okay. I've got a 90-minute movie.
You
Parfait, lance-le.
Perfect—start it.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Movie" in French
How do you say movie in French?
Le film.
How do you say go to the movies?
Aller au cinéma.
Is film masculine?
Yes: un film.
How do you pronounce film?
feelm.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
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- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
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