Comédies (en. Comedies)

/kɔ.med.i/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A theater or film work intended to entertain by making people laugh.

Molière's comedy is a classic of French theater.

La comédie de Molière est un classique du théâtre français.

A humorous scenario or situation.

His life is a true comedy full of twists and turns.

Sa vie est une véritable comédie pleine de rebondissements.

A light and humorous style of theatrical performance.

Romantic comedies are very popular in cinema.

Les comédies romantiques sont très populaires au cinéma.

From the Latin 'comoedia', referring to a humorous theatrical work.

in a comedy

In a funny or ridiculous situation.

dans une comédie

human comedy

All aspects of human life, often referring to social interactions.

comédie humaine

laugh until you cry

Laughing so hard that you cry, often due to a comedy.

rire aux larmes

comedian

Actor or actress who performs in a comedy.

comédien

musical comedy

A show that combines theater, singing, and dancing.

comédie musicale

tragedy

A serious dramatic work, opposed to comedy.

tragédie

Funny or absurd situation.

It was a real comedy, everyone was laughing out loud.

C'était une vraie comédie, tout le monde riait aux éclats.

Unforeseen comic event.

That date turned into a comedy, it was hilarious.

Ce rendez-vous s'est transformé en comédie, c'était hilarant.