Actrices (en. Actresses)

/ak.tʁis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Female individuals who portray characters in theatrical or cinematic productions.
Actresses can have very varied careers.
Les actrices peuvent avoir des carrières très variées.
Women who work in the entertainment industry.
Some actresses are also directors.
Certaines actrices sont également réalisatrices.
Women who participate in auditions for roles.
Actresses often audition in the hope of landing a role.
Les actrices passent souvent des auditions dans l'espoir d'obtenir un rôle.

Etymology

From the Latin 'actrix', which is the feminine of actor.

Common Phrases and Expressions

supporting actresses
Actresses who play secondary characters in a production.
les actrices de second rôle
the life of an actress
The challenges and lifestyle associated with the profession of actress.
la vie d'une actrice
Hollywood actresses
These are renowned actresses who primarily work in the Hollywood film industry.
actrices de Hollywood

Related Words

actor
Male individual who plays roles in productions.
acteur
cinema
The art of filming stories for the big screen.
cinéma
theater
Place where plays are performed.
théâtre

Slang Meanings

An actress who always seems to be in competition.
She is so talented, but she's a real 'jealous actress'.
Elle est tellement talentueuse, mais c'est une véritable 'actrice jalouse'.
An actress who plays very similar roles in several productions.
It seems like she's a 'typecast actress', always the same character.
On dirait qu'elle est une 'actrice type', toujours le même personnage.