Figurant (en. Extra)

/fi.ɡʏ.ʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A person who plays a small role or acts as an extra.

The extra was very enthusiastic during the shoot.

Le figurant était très enthousiaste lors du tournage.

A supporting actor in a film or a play.

Extras are essential for creating atmosphere in crowd scenes.

Les figurants sont essentiels pour créer l'ambiance dans les scènes de foule.

An actor without dialogue in a production.

She was hired as an extra for the historical film.

Elle a été engagée comme figurante pour le film historique.

From the verb 'figurer', which means 'to appear' or 'to be present'.

to be a background actor

To be present without playing a leading role.

être figurant

appearing in a movie

To appear briefly in a cinematic production.

figurant dans un film

to play extra roles

To take part in a scene without meaningful dialogue.

jouer les figurants

to figure

To appear or be present in a context.

figurer

extra

A term often used to refer to extras, especially in theatrical productions.

statistique

actor

An actor who can play various roles, including that of an extra.

comédien

Figuratively refers to someone who is present but not actually involved.

He's just an extra in this matter, with no influence.

Il est juste un figurant dans cette affaire, sans influence.

To mock someone who has a secondary role without real importance.

He thinks he is important, but he is just an extra in this organization.

Il se croit important, mais c'est juste un figurant dans cette organisation.