Césars (en. Caesars)

/sezaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Trophy that rewards the best contributions to the world of cinema.
He won a César for his role in the latest film.
Il a remporté un César pour son rôle dans le dernier film.
Annual ceremony where the Césars are awarded.
The Césars are broadcast on television every year.
Les Césars sont diffusés chaque année à la télévision.
The term can also refer to a group of award-winning French films.
This year, several films were nominated for the Césars.
Cette année, plusieurs films ont été nominés aux Césars.

Etymology

From the name of Julius Caesar, in reference to importance and prestige.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Win a César
To win an award at the César ceremony.
Remporter un César
Honorary César
A César awarded to celebrate an exceptional career.
César d'honneur
César for Best Actor
Award given to the actor who excelled in a role.
César du meilleur acteur

Related Words

cinema
The art of filming moving stories.
cinéma
film
A visual recording projected onto a screen.
film
director
The person who supervises the production of a film.
réalisateur

Slang Meanings

To mock the awards of cinema.
He said that the Césars are nonsense.
Il a dit que les Césars, c'est du pipeau.
Ostentatious celebration of celebrities.
The César awards ceremony is always a big show.
La remise des Césars, c'est toujours un grand show.